Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant - Rehab Support Pro

SAH Brown University Health Fall River; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Fall River, MA seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to assist licensed physical therapists in outpatient rehabilitation. The role includes educating patients, implementing care plans, documenting progress, and coordinating with the rehab team.

Requires an Associate’s degree in PTA and MA PTA license, with strong communication and documentation skills in a patient-centered environment. The hospital emphasizes compassion, respect, and excellence in care.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in PTA and MA PTA license required.
• Ability to work under supervision of a licensed PT.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families on exercises and devices per plan.
• Implement care programs under licensed PT supervision.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communications.
• Coordinate patient care with the rehabilitation team.
• Adapt treatment plans to patient needs.
• Assist in orientation and training of staff.

Skills

Patient education

Documentation

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Orthoses handling

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

MA PTA license

Job description

Brown University Health in Fall River, MA seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to assist licensed physical therapists in outpatient rehabilitation. The role includes educating patients, implementing care plans, documenting progress, and coordinating with the rehab team.

Requires an Associate’s degree in PTA and MA PTA license, with strong communication and documentation skills in a patient-centered environment. The hospital emphasizes compassion, respect, and excellence in care.