Job Description
Job Description
Lafayette Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility in Marblehead, MA has an amazing opportunity for a new Full Time Physical Therapy Assistant to join their In-House Rehab Team.. We are 65 Bed in-house facility short- and long-term rehabilitation center.
Since 1957, Lafayette Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility in Marblehead, MA has been serving as a haven for those recovering from surgery or those in need of long-term care. As one of the top-ranking rehabilitation and long-term care facilities along Boston's North Shore, we're the team you can trust for exceptional care.
We're supported by a long-standing staff of 48 years and primarily serve families in and around Marblehead, Swampscott, Salem and Lynn. We also serve those in Andover, Beverly and the surrounding areas.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan treatment to residents and patients with temporary or long-term disabilities to relieve pain, restore or improve function, and promote healing
- Assure all treatment is delivered in accordance with an established plan of care
- Provide clinical support and instruct patients, families, and caregivers
- Monitor patient response to treatment intervention
- Complete required forms and documentation in accordance with company policy and state/federal regulations
- Consulting with patients to learn about their physical condition.
- Assessing and interpreting patient evaluations and test results.
- Developing treatment plans using a variety of treatment techniques.
- Creating personalized fitness-oriented health care programs for patients.
- Administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to relieve pain and improve mobility.
- Advising patients on exercise techniques.
- Advising patients and their families about in-home treatment options.
- Providing educational information about injury prevention, ergonomics and ways to promote physical health.
- Consulting and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
- Documenting patient care history.
- Complying with rules, regulations, and procedures.
Career Advantages:
- In-house opportunity
- Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care
- Clinical expertise & training available
- Electronic documentation system
- Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff
- Full Benefits/PTO
- Flexible Schedule
The rehab team is strategically designed with growth, opportunity, and career enrichment in mind! We believe our commitment to compassionate care, innovative solutions, patient focused programs and a reward-for-results culture will enrich the lives of patients and employees alike. Don’t wait to start making a difference – the change begins today.
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