Physical Therapist Assistant, Part-time

What Makes This Role Stand Out

• Strong team collaboration in a high-volume clinic
• Outpatient orthopedic and ambulatory setting
• Flexible schedule — can be a 3-day or 4-day work week
• Must be available to work Mondays and Fridays
• Patient hours are typically: - 7:00 AM–11:00 AM - 2:00 PM–7:00 PM
• Dedicated documentation time built into the day
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates preferred

Responsibilities

• Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot and cold packs.
• Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities such as perambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily living activities.
• Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patients' responses to treatments and progress and reports orally or in writing to Physical Therapist.
• Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.
• Performs clerical duties such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.
• Makes measurements of patient's range-of-joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of specific treatments or to assist Physical Therapist to compile data for patient evaluations.

Requirements

• Associates Degree from an approved/accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Certified or Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant if applicable in practicing State.
• Current Certification in AHA or ARC Basic Life Support for medical provider is required, Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required based on contract scope of services.
• At least two years’ experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant in an outpatient orthopedic, occupational health, or other ambulatory care clinic.
• Experience in an occupational health clinic preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of orthopedic conditions and treatments

Benefits

• 401(k) program with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Company-sponsored wellness program
• EAP
• Access to virtual primary care and virtual behavioral health at no cost for team members and their dependents

Pay

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

• Part-time position (20 hours/week)