Employment Type:Full timeShift:Rotating Shift

Description:

Trinity Health Of New England has an exciting opportunity for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our mission-driven specialized Rehab team at Mercy Medical Center Outpatient Clinic

The Physical Therapist Assistant works in collaboration with the Physical Therapists and performs direct patient treatment and documentation referred to Physical Therapy

Job Description

You Will Be Responsible For: 

Implements direct treatment program including using appropriate therapy material/equipment established by an RPT Monitors patient and modifies treatment programs in consultation with an RPT to meet the patient's changing needs as reflected in documentation.Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with clients, families and staffMaintains effective verbal and written communication with physicians and other health care professionals by providing updated summaries and daily communication as needed

Requirements:

Graduate of APTA accredited PTA programMust have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Top Reasons to Work at Trinity Health of New England:

Become a valued member of an excellent, dedicated health care teamEngaged leadershipCompetitive Benefits Package

Mercy Medical Center has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts. Mercy Medical Center is a 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. Other facilities include Mercy's Rehabilitation Hospital, a comprehensive hospital-based rehabilitation center on the campus of Mercy Medical Center and Brightside for Families and Children, an outpatient service offering counseling and family support programs.

MEDICAL GROUP

We are a group of primary care providers, specialists and surgeons serving patients in Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Part of Trinity Health Of New England, we offer primary care, specialty care, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation, and imaging and lab services for thousands of patients every year.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.