Hands-On PT Assistant — Elevate Patient Wellness

1400 The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to support patient care at our onsite facility. The role involves assisting therapists with patient evaluations, treatments, and education, while promoting wellness and safe exercise programs.

This per diem position requires an associate degree for PTA, state licensure, and internship/apprenticeship experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Physical Therapy Assistant preferred.
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
• Licenses: Physical Therapist Assistant license (state) required; HR only.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients during treatments and report progress to the PT.
• Fit patients for braces, prostheses, or crutches as needed.
• Instruct patients and families in exercises and equipment use.
• Clean work area and store equipment after treatment.
• Confer with therapy staff to plan, modify, or coordinate care.
• Document treatments and notes as needed.

Skills

Written communication

Teaching others

Analytical thinking

Time management

Problem solving

Empathy

Education

Associate's Degree Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to support patient care at our onsite facility. The role involves assisting therapists with patient evaluations, treatments, and education, while promoting wellness and safe exercise programs.

This per diem position requires an associate degree for PTA, state licensure, and internship/apprenticeship experience is preferred.