PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant) Job in Boston 02130, Massachusetts US


General Overview

Faulkner Hospital is a 150 bed non-profit, community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain, just 3.4 miles from the Longwood medical area, and across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900, Faulkner Hospital has a long history of meeting the health care needs of the residents of southwest Boston and surrounding suburbs. In 1998, joined with Brigham and Women's Hospital, one of the country's leading academic medical centers, to form a common parent company, Brigham and Women's/Faulkner Hospitals, a member of Partners HealthCare.

We offer comprehensive medical, surgical and psychiatric care as well as complete emergency, ambulatory and diagnostic services. Our largest inpatient services are internal medicine, cardiology, psychiatry, pulmonary, orthopedics, gastroenterology and general/GI surgery. In FY 2011, Faulkner Hospital had over 7,595 discharges and provided ambulatory support services for over 195,131 patient visits.

Responsibilities

PT Assistant position responsible for carrying out treatments for patients in community acute care teaching hospital. Treating a diverse caseload of orthopedic, surgical, oncological, medical and neurologic patients. Participating in interdisciplianary rounds and rounding, staff education and advancement of programs. Opportunities for mentoring, professional development monies, flexible scheduling, and benefits. Join a team that highly values the PTA role, and is supportive, hard working and willing to mentor. Participate in our student education program, as well as community work and program development.
"€¢ Associate Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy required.
"€¢ Current License in the State of Massachusetts as a PTA or application for the same required.
"€¢ Current CPR certification required.
"€¢ APTA membership preferred
"€¢ Hospital experience is preferred.

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