Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Summary
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Physical Therapist Assistant, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care across diverse settings. In this energetic and rewarding position, you will assist licensed physical therapists in implementing treatment plans that enhance mobility, reduce pain, and promote overall well-being. Your expertise will support patients of all ages—from pediatrics to geriatrics—helping them achieve their rehabilitation goals and regain independence. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a collaborative environment committed to excellence and compassionate care.

Duties

• Collaborate closely with licensed physical therapists to develop and execute individualized care plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
• Assist in conducting comprehensive assessments, including evaluating patient physiology, anatomy, and functional limitations.
• Implement therapeutic interventions such as therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques—including trigger point therapy—and modalities to improve mobility and reduce discomfort.
• Support patients during treatment sessions, ensuring proper positioning, safety, and comfort throughout therapy activities.
• Monitor patient progress regularly, document responses to treatment, and communicate findings to the supervising therapist for ongoing care adjustments.
• Educate patients and their families on physiotherapy techniques, home exercises, discharge planning, and injury prevention strategies.
• Maintain accurate medical records using appropriate medical terminology and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Assist with discharge planning by coordinating follow-up care or referrals to outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, or home health services as needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings focused on optimizing patient outcomes across inpatient, outpatient, acute care, geriatrics, orthopedics, pediatrics, and clinic settings.

Skills

• Proficiency in physiotherapy techniques including trigger point therapy and manual therapy methods.
• Strong knowledge of human physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology relevant to physical therapy practice.
• Experience working in inpatient settings or skilled nursing facilities is highly desirable; familiarity with home health environments is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective care plans tailored to diverse patient populations including pediatrics and geriatrics.
• Excellent communication skills for educating patients and collaborating with healthcare teams.
• Ability to adapt quickly in outpatient clinics or acute care environments while maintaining high standards of patient safety and comfort.
• Knowledge of discharge planning processes and coordination of follow-up services across various healthcare settings.
• Prior experience with orthopedic rehabilitation or outpatient physiotherapy is preferred; clinic experience is highly valued. Join us in making a meaningful difference by helping patients regain their strength and independence! We are dedicated to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities while fostering a vibrant team environment committed to compassionate excellence in healthcare delivery.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $42.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $42