Per diem Physical Therapy Assistant, inpatient

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Per diem

Minimum 2 weekend days per month requirement

Weekday and weekend coverage

Are you ready to make a difference in a high-energy, acute-care environment?

Join our dynamic rehabilitation team at a premier Level 1 Trauma Center, where every day brings new challenges, fast-paced collaboration, and the opportunity to impact lives at their most critical moments.

As a Physical Therapist Assistant in our acute care setting, you’ll work side‑by‑side with expert physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver compassionate, evidence‑based care to patients recovering from trauma, surgery, neurological events, and complex medical conditions.

Under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and working within their scope of practice as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Physical Therapy Assistant implements rehabilitative programs that improve or restore physical function, alleviate pain and prevent dysfunction in patients with impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in physical function and health status from injury, disease or other causes.

• Safely and effectively implements the treatment intervention. Applies sound clinical judgment and skill.
• Engages a high degree of patient motivation and cooperation in treatment, as evidenced by patient compliance with treatment intervention.
• Provides patient/family education during therapy and in preparation for discharge.

• Thoroughly and accurately maintains all medical record documentation in accordance with the department policy and procedures.
• Documents daily treatment notes in the medical record according to the standards defined in the department policy and procedure.

• Meets department standards for productivity.
• Delegates tasks to support staff when appropriate.
• Completes daily statistics in accordance with the department policy.
• Applies a thorough knowledge of Quality Improvement Initiatives within the department and organization, and assists in data collection.

• Attends internal and external educational programs and reads appropriate professional journals, in order to maintain and enhance Physical Therapy Assistant skills and clinical outcomes.
• Shares knowledge and skills with co-workers.

• Maintains strict adherence to the Lahey Clinic Confidentiality Policy.
• Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles , Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.
• Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies. Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Education:

Associates Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.

Licensure, Certification, Registration:
Active MA Physical Therapy Assistant License

• Knowledge of Physical Therapy Assistant theory and practice.
• Ability to observe and record symptoms, reactions and progress.
• Skilled in critical judgement and critical thinking.
• Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnoses and/or proposed treatment in a manner that may be easily understood by the patient. Clear and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Physical Therapy services, facilities and equipment.
• Proficient in the use of a…