Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital - Bradford Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) - 20 bed Transitional Care Unit MUST be a licensed LPTA Per Diem: $40-$43 $5 weekend differential Primary Responsibilities: • Function independently and implement appropriate treatment and plans according to patient diagnosis and status under the direction of a registered PT. • Complete documentation (flow sheets, weekly progress notes, discharge summaries) and statistics on a timely basis. • Delegates appropriate duties to physical therapy assistants, aides and supportive personnel. • Coordinates and organizes a full treatment caseload. • Attends and reports at team conferences (TC), treating team conferences (TTC) and family team conferences (FTC). • Seeks to provide or enhance staff, patient and family education through continuing education courses/seminars and review of current relevant literature. Prerequisites: • Associates degree in physical therapy from an APTA accredited program. • Current licensure by the Board of Allied Health Professionals, Commonwealth of Massachusetts or application for the same. • APTA in Massachusetts and/or New Hampshire chapter of APTA membership preferred. • Certification in BLS of Adult, Child and Infant. • Demonstrated pursuit of continuing education courses relative to the field of physical therapy. • Knowledge, experience, and competency in dealing with adult rehabilitation and geriatric age group. Benefits offered for Per Diem: • 401k • Paid Sick Time