What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Physical Therapy Assistant position at Examinetics Inc?
Examinetics is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our growing team! This is a part-time position with up to 20% travel out of state. This role focuses on proactive injury prevention, workplace performance optimization, and early musculoskeletal intervention within industrial and corporate work environments. You will work directly with employers and employees to reduce injury risk, improve movement efficiency, and support safe return-to-work strategies—making measurable impact at both the individual and organizational levels.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Design individualized stretching and corrective exercise programs.
- Provide early intervention strategies for minor musculoskeletal complaints.
- Instruct employees on safe application of heat, ice, taping, and non-rigid bracing.
- Assist with post-offer employment testing and functional assessments.
- Conduct onsite ergonomic evaluations across manufacturing, industrial, and corporate settings.
- Perform job demand analysis, posture analysis, and video task analysis.
- Identify movement inefficiencies and injury risk factors.
- Recommend practical, evidence-based ergonomic and workflow improvements.
- Deliver hands-on training in lifting mechanics, pushing/pulling strategies, and material handling.
- Collaborate with safety teams to develop proactive injury prevention initiatives.
- Meet with clients to assess operational needs and support program planning.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that elevate employee health and safety outcomes.
Job Requirements:
Education and/or Experience:
- Minimum two years of outpatient orthopedic experience.
- Has a strong orthopedic foundation and clinical reasoning skills.
- Enjoys problem-solving in dynamic, real-world environments.
- Is interested in career growth within ergonomics and occupational health.
- Experience or strong interest in ergonomics, injury prevention.
- Background in occupational health, athletic training, kinesiology, or exercise science preferred.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
- Active and unrestricted Physical Therapist Assistant license in applicable state(s).
- CEAS, industrial ergonomics, or related certifications preferred.
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong musculoskeletal assessment, movement analysis, and orthopedic rehabilitation knowledge.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with employees, leadership, and diverse audiences.
- Ability to build professional relationships with clients, safety teams, and employees.
- Ability to work independently and manage time across multiple client sites.
- Strong clinical judgment, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to identify ergonomic risks and recommend practical, evidence-based solutions.
- Proficiency with documentation systems and basic technology tools.
- Proactive, prevention-focused mindset.
About Examinetics
Examinetics is the leading Workforce Health provider, serving clients nationwide. For over 25 years we have been helping businesses of all sizes and from every industry to protect and empower their employees with health compliance solutions. From hearing conservation to respiratory and overall health, our comprehensive suite of services delivers strategic value to clients and their employees. Examinetics proudly serves the workforce health needs of the nation’s best companies, assisting them in their mission-critical priorities. Examinetics is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas with 300 employees located throughout the nation, serving over 3,000 clients in over 16,000 locations annually.
Non-Discrimination:
Examinetics is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.