Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Mobile Outpatient

Overview

Mobile Outpatient Therapy in community-based settings. Part-time (20-29 hours) to full-time (30-40 hours) available across Lowell, Chelmsford, and Tewksbury, Massachusetts.

About Powerback

Powerback is the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, helping older adults stay active and thrive. With over four decades of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most.

Why Powerback

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for Full-Time team members; Dental and Vision for Part-Time team members
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for Full-Time and Part-Time team members
• Support for New Grads: Clinical Mentorship Program starts on day one
• Continuing Education: Free CEUs through Medbridge
• Visa & Relocation Assistance: H-1B Visa or Green Card sponsorships available, plus Journey Travel Program for working across the U.S. with full-time job security
• Additional Perks: Discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare; PowerZone Employee Recognition Program; Clinicians in Action professional development program

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting (patient's private residence or room in an independent living facility) for the older adult population
• Provide physical therapy treatments to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist
• Attend and contribute to patient care, staffing conferences, and other required meetings as a representative of physical therapy
• Adhere to department and patient treatment schedule, timely clinical and billing documentation, and work-related meetings
• Collaborate with other rehabilitation team members to implement programs consistent with each patient's needs and capabilities
• Assist the Physical Therapist during tests, evaluations, and complex procedures
• Instruct patients, families, and caregivers in physical therapy treatment program skills and techniques under Physical Therapist supervision
• Maintain appropriate and timely documentation for all treated patients
• Clean, maintain, identify, and report equipment repair needs
• Ensure patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring, compassionate atmosphere
• Implement each patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist
• Provide individualized treatments including: therapeutic exercise (aerobic conditioning, balance coordination, agility, body mechanics, postural stabilization, flexibility, gait and locomotion, neuromotor development, relaxation, strength, power, endurance), functional training, manual therapy, airway clearance techniques, integumentary repair and protection, electrotherapeutic/physical agent/mechanical modalities, health and wellness, falls risk interventions, and chronic disease management education
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Valid license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility
• Valid driver's license or reliable, independent transportation to and from patients' residences

Pay

USD $35.00 - $44.00 per hour