Physical Therapy Assistant

Spire Orthopedic Partners; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Generous PTO

Job summary

Spire Orthopedic Partners is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support PTs in an outpatient orthopedic clinic in Lowell, MA. The role involves assisting with patient mobility, pain relief, and implementing treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed PT.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy and an Associate degree in PTA, with at least one year of clinic experience and a current CPR certificate. Onsite schedule aligns with clinic hours and staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physical Therapy (or equivalent required).
• Associate degree in an accredited PTA program.
• Current CPR certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist PTs in mobility, pain relief, and disability prevention for orthopedic patients.
• Provide manual therapy techniques and supervise exercises as part of treatment plans.
• Record patient responses and report outcomes to the physical therapist.

Skills

Manual therapy

Patient care

Documentation

CPR certification

Education

Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Associate degree in an accredited PTA program

Tools

Athenahealth EMR

Job description

Job Details

• Level: Experienced
• Location: OSA Therafit 2310 - Lowell, MA 01854
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: Masters
• Salary Range: $27.60 - $34.50 Hourly
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: Varied
• Job Category: Health Care
• Title: Physical Therapist Assistant
• Reports to: Clinic Director
• Location: Onsite – Lowell, MA
• Hours: Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday. We open at 7am to 7pm M-Th and 7am-4pm on Fridays. Hours may vary depending on actual scheduled hours and company needs.

Responsibilities

• Assists PT’s 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.
• Help PT’s fulfill patient treatment plans and procedures by providing manual therapy techniques such as soft tissue and joint mobilization, massage and stretching, administer and supervise exercises and activities, as well as apply 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.
• Use 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.

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), etc.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).