Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant(PTA) - FULL TIME - Military veterans preferred

Dedham Health & Athletic Complex has been proudly serving Boston and the South Shore for over 35 years, including Westwood, Newton, Needham, Brookline, Hyde Park, West Roxbury, Norwood, and Jamaica Plain. We strive to be recognized as the premier health and wellness facility in the Northeast and to attract and retain a diversified clientele with our various programs and services, such as medical wellness, adult recreation and fitness, family fun and fitness, and outdoor summer recreation. Our dedicated staff works to provide our customers with exceptional service and expert instruction in a safe, enjoyable, and motivational environment resulting in consistent use and extraordinary experiences.We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application!Dedham Health & Athletic Complex is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.We recognize and respect the amount of time you are about to invest by applying to this open position. If you complete this job application, you will be kept informed via email status updates (and text messages, if you opt in) throughout the evaluation process.By continuing with this job application, you will be asked to answer job-specific questions. Please note that the questions contained in this job posting are our sole intellectual property.Upon receipt of your responses, we will evaluate your submission. If selected for a personal interview, you will receive an email/text with scheduling instructions.Thank You,The Hiring ManagerSPECIAL NOTE: If you do not receive a confirmation e-mail within minutes of your job application submission, please check your email bulk or spam folders. JOB DESCRIPTIONDedham Health Physical Therapy (DRAC PT) is a dynamic orthopedic and sports outpatient physical therapy facility seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. We are an independently owned, therapist operated private-practice. Our patient population includes total joint replacements, orthopedic surgical procedures, neck & back pain, athletic injuries, and work related injuries including tactical athletes. We are located inside one of New England's premier health and wellness facilities and you will have access to innovative equipment along with numerous resources.The ideal candidate has a license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Massachusetts. Candidates must have a pleasant and courteous personality, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and good computer skills. Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications are a plus. Great learning environment and excellent benefits.RESPONSIBILITIESHelps develop, direct, and carry out physical therapy plans of care and activities following the rules, guidelines, and regulations of the facilityHelps the Physical Therapist with all aspects of the program, including scheduling and helping during therapy sessionsScreens and evaluates each client to determine appropriate treatment and monitors client progress throughout treatmentAttends all staff meetings, trainings, and educational classes as requiredPerforms other duties as assignedPlans, develops, organizes, evaluates, and directs physical therapy activities following the rules, guidelines, and regulations of the facilityQUALIFICATIONSCurrent state license as a Physical Therapist AssistantPleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personalityCommunication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients, staff, vendors, and othersStrong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the internetAble to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as neededCurrent CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications a plusBENEFITS:Flexible schedules, no weekendsCompetitive salaryProductivity bonusGenerous earned time accrual including vacation, sick, holiday and personal time$1000 Continuing Education reimbursementMedical and Dental benefits401K with company matchMentorship Program that is individually designed to focus on your area of interest and needsOpportunities for Leadership advancement in both program development and management settingsEmployee assistance programPhysician Lecture and shadow opportunities to learn from some of Boston's top Orthopedic surgeonsBereavement timeFree fitness membership to Dedham Health and Athletic ComplexLocated on MBTA public transportation routeFree onsite parking available