Certified Physical Therapy Assistant

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Job Overview

The Certified Physical Therapy Assistant will provide physical therapy treatment services for assigned inpatients and outpatients in a pediatric orthopedic, rehabilitation clinic, under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist in accordance with Massachusetts Code of Regulations APTA Standards of Practice. This position functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team and to act as a resource to staff and families regarding assigned areas of responsibility.

It functions under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist (PT) and overall supervision of the physical therapy manager, within a framework guidelines, workflows and policies and procedures. The physical therapy assistant (PTA) shall document in the patient record and notify the supervising PT of any change in the patient’s condition.

This is a full time position.

The pay range for this position is $28.93 hourly to $39.34 hourly. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and department equity.

Responsibilities

• Implements monitors change in treatment plan assigned by supervising PT.
• Assists with data collection under the supervision of a licensed PT.
• Performs gross assessment and monitors change in ROM, sensation, muscle strength, balance, tone, coordination, gross motor skills, developmental sequencing / milestones, bed endurance, developmental sequencing/milestones, gross motor skills, bed mobility, transfers, w/c skills, prosthetic usage and equipment needs, as appropriate.
• Administers standardized tests under the supervision of a licensed PT after competency has been established.
• Provides direct service that follows a documented routine and accepted procedure under the supervision of a PT in collaboration with patient, family and medical staff.
• Implements a physical therapy treatment plan developed by supervising PT, to address the short and long term goals of each patient in a timely manner and in compliance with departmental policies and standards of care.
• Adapts intervention environments, tools, materials, methods and activities according to the needs of the individual patient.
• Communicates status change of patient to supervising PT for re-evaluation and modification of treatment plans and goals.
• Participates in discharge planning, under the supervision of a licensed PT, to assure completion of patient and family education / training and equipment needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

CERTIFICATION

• Physical Therapy Assistant required
• CPR required

EDUCATION

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and skills would be:

• A. Degree from an American Physical Therapy Association Approved school or board eligible or equivalent in work experience and training.
• One to two years pediatric experience preferred.
• One to two years of general experience as a PTA preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Two years pediatric, ortho, burns or rehab preferred
• Two years related work experience preferred

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