Physical Therapist Assistant - Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital TCU

Whittier Health Network

1 month ago

Massachusetts$83,200 - $89,440/yearPer Diem / PRNPhysical Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Whittier Health Network as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Transitional Care Unit, $5 Weekend Differential in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Function independently and implement appropriate treatment and plans according to patient diagnosis and status under the direction of a registered PT.

Complete documentation (flow sheets, weekly progress notes, discharge summaries) and statistics on a timely basis.

Delegates appropriate duties to physical therapy assistants, aides and supportive personnel.

Coordinates and organizes a full treatment caseload.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $83,200 - $89,440/year

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Whittier Health Network as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Transitional Care Unit, $5 Weekend Differential.

Key Skills

Physical TherapyTreatment ImplementationDocumentationCaseload CoordinationTeam ConferencesStaff EducationPatient EducationFamily EducationContinuing EducationAdult RehabilitationGeriatric CareBLS Certification

Requirements

Candidates must possess an Associate's degree in physical therapy from an APTA accredited program and hold current licensure, or be in the process of obtaining licensure, from the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals. Competency in dealing with adult rehabilitation and geriatric age groups, along with BLS certification, is also required.

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Compensation Intelligence

Industry estimates

Below Market

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84% below median for Physical Therapy in MA — negotiate

Implied $/RVU:

$8(-83% vs median)median: $50/RVU

Position Insights

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at Whittier Health Network is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Whittier Health Network lists compensation for this psychologist position at $40k to $43k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Massachusetts.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapy, Treatment Implementation, Documentation, Caseload Coordination, Team Conferences, Staff Education, Patient Education, Family Education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The assistant must independently implement appropriate treatment plans based on patient diagnosis and status under the direction of a registered Physical Therapist. This includes timely completion of all required documentation and coordination of a full treatment caseload while attending various tea...

Benefits package: 401k, Paid Sick Time. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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