Physical Therapy Assistant - $21 per hour - Mass General Brigham : Job Details

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a job in Florence, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.

Qualifications- Required:- High School diploma/GED- Either BLS or Annual Manikin training including CPR and AED after 6 months of hire- Strongly Preferred:- Medical Assistant Course or diploma program or a minimum of 1 year professional experience- National MA Certification via AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT- Pulmonary, Allergy, or Critical Care specialty experience preferred.Bonus- We're offering a generous sign-on bonus $750.00 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process. About Us With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts. With a broad network of providers and facilities serving the Pioneer Valley, our services span a spectrum of medical and surgical needs, diagnostic care, rehabilitation, social work, behavioral health, and other critical needs of the community. The Cooley Dickinson culture is built on living the values of our organization. Every employee is valued, no matter what professional function.Come work where you can make a difference every day, with opportunities for growth and development, in a great place to call home! About our Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine Department Our practice is located at 10 Main Street (2nd Floor) Florence, MA01062. Our team is committed to advancing patient health by helping them achieve optimal levels of comfort, energy, and quality living through a variety of outpatient procedures and treatment. Working in close collaboration with Cooley Dickinson Hospital's Respiratory Services and Cardiopulmonary Rehab departments, we have the combined experience and expertise to diagnose, treat and manage:- Asthma—spirometry evaluation, FeNO (fractional exhaled nitric oxide) testing, assessment of asthma control and tailored asthma education- Allergies—skin testing as well as allergen, venom and drug desensitization.- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder)—pulmonary function testing and interpretation, home oxygen assessments- Pulmonary Nodules—symptom evaluation (FeNO and fiberoptic laryngoscopy), bronchoscopy- Pleural Effusions—thoracentesis- Symptoms—evaluation of symptoms including chronic cough, shortness of breath and lung cancer screening.Role Overview We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Medical Assistant II to support the practice onsite, Monday through Friday. As true partners to our nurses and providers, our Medical Assistants get the opportunity to work autonomously to the top of their education/certification while also functioning as part of the collaborative team.The vision is for our Medical Assistants to work 1 to 1 with their assigned provider while having the ability to rotate occasionally.The schedule for this role is Monday-Friday 8:30AM- 5:00PM.Responsibilities include:- Ensuring efficient patient flow through the office- Assisting during office visits (rooming, examinations, point of care testing, immunizations, procedures, and treatments as directed)- Performing clinically appropriate tasks related to patient panel management (phone calls, test results, prescription refill, coordination of care, etc.)- Maintaining neat, clean, and safe patient care areas- Interacting with patients and their families in a professional, friendly manner consistent with their needs.

Recruiter: Cattani, Lauren

Mass General Brigham Job ID #3315752. Posted job title: Allied Health Medical Assistant, Pulmonary - Northampton

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Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs