Physical Therapy Assistant

About the role

Therafit by OSA is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team in Lowell, MA. The ideal candidate will assist Physical Therapists in providing services that improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assists Physical Therapists in providing services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from all types of orthopedic injuries and diseases.
• Helps Physical Therapists fulfill patient treatment plans and procedures by providing manual therapy techniques such as soft tissue and joint mobilization, massage and stretching, administering and supervising exercises and activities, and applying pain modalities including electrical stimulation, hot and cold packs, traction, ultrasound, vasopneumatic compression, and more.
• Records patient responses to treatments and reports outcomes of each treatment to the physical therapist.
• Keeps treatment area clean and organized in preparation for each patient’s therapy.
• Uses internet-based EMR software (Athenahealth) for ease of completing documentation in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Minimum one year of experience, preferably in a clinic setting.
• New York license.
• Current CPR certificate.

What sets us apart

• Team-Driven Excellence: Collaborative environment where physical therapists and orthopedic surgeons work side by side to elevate patient outcomes.
• Forward-Thinking Practice: Embrace advanced techniques and the latest in orthopedic rehab—backed by a culture that prioritizes evidence-based care, innovation, and ongoing learning.
• Career Development, Your Way: Build the career that fits your strengths, whether that’s advanced certification, stepping into leadership, or making a community impact.
• Community & Wellness-Centered: Support patients throughout their entire journey, from injury prevention to recovery and lifelong wellness.
• Mentorship That Matters: Structured onboarding for new graduates and advanced clinical guidance for seasoned professionals.

Benefits

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
• Dynamic environment.
• Access to a diverse network of practitioners.
• Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience.
• Competitive Compensation.
• Generous PTO benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k).