• Job Description

  Req#: 1205117
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  ABOUT US:
  With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley, throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.
  OUR BENEFITS:
  In addition to competitive pay, all Cooley Dickinson employees who work 20 hours or more per week have access to the following benefits with no waiting period:
  • A range of health, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance benefits.
  • A generous and flexible Earned Time Off program starting at six weeks accrual per year.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with various investment options.
  • Opportunities and support for continued education including tuition reimbursement.
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  MAIN FUNCTION:
  The Physical Therapist Assistant Level II is responsible for administering treatment programs as established by the supervising Physical Therapist.
  This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.
  This position reports to the Assistant Director, Rehabilitation Services and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Administer and/or instruct patients in therapeutic exercises and activities, gait training, wound care, manual therapy techniques, ADL training, and orthotic/prosthetic training.
  • Administer modalities during the course of therapy such as, whirlpool, heat/cold, US, paraffin, ES, TENS, CPM, traction and iontophoresis, in accordance with professional association’s Standards of Practice and level of clinical ability.
  • Monitor patients’ response to treatment and modify treatment during sessions as indicated in collaboration with the supervising Physical Therapist.
  • Report observations of patients’ performance and responses to the therapy program to the supervising Physical Therapist.
  • Collaborate with supervising Physical Therapist in planning the termination of patients’ services.
  • Document and maintain treatment records per department policy “Documentation of Patient Care.”
  Level II additional functions:
  • • Demonstrate leadership in department by proactively identifying and implementing improvement opportunities, effective problem solving, and exhibiting effective interpersonal skills
    • Serve as member of long standing departmental or hospital committee(s), such as, quality improvement, education program planning, competency plan, peer review, The Joint Commission, safety, Falls, ITEP, Wellness, Pain, Wound/Skin, Rounds, Documentation, etc.
    • Oversee PTA or PT students in collaboration with Physical Therapist. Collaborate with clinical affiliation
    • Participate in short term departmental and hospital committee work and task forces as required
    • Demonstrate ongoing learning/skill building, advanced clinical proficiency, and function as a resource to coworkers through self-study and research, formal continuing education, and/or advanced college curriculum, and offer in-service education to colleagues.
  • Identify own continuing education needs and demonstrate ongoing learning and professional development.
  • Work effectively with Physical Therapist Assistant students, rehabilitation aides, and/or volunteers.
  • Help maintain treatment areas, including general upkeep, alerting appropriate staff for equipment maintenance and repairs, and restocking of treatment supplies.
  • Participate in non-patient care responsibilities such as scheduling, billing, record keeping, etc. in an active and punctual way.
  • Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, safety, compliance, infection control, and environmental standards.
  • Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.
  • Attend meetings as required.
  • Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.
  • Perform other functions/duties as requested.
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  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy required
  • Licensure as a PTA in Massachusetts required
  • Current American Heart Association BLS certification required
  • Five (5) years experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant (inclusive of inpatient and outpatient services) required; must meet departmental criteria for Level 2 Therapist.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and clinical proficiency required
  !*!It is the policy of Cooley Dickinson Health Care to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cooley Dickinson Health Care will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
  
  Cooley Dickinson Health Care embraces diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, and encourages people of color, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ candidates, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply.
  
  CDH Cooley Dickinson Hospital (CDHMain)
  30 Locust Street
  Northampton, 01060
  
  

• About the company

  Mass General Brigham is a Boston-based non-profit hospital and physicians network that includes Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, two of the nation's most prestigious teaching institutions.

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