Physical Therapy Assistant

Ortho Rhode Island; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join a dynamic team focused on enhancing patient care. This role involves implementing progressive therapy techniques, assisting in treatment plans, and ensuring a clean and organized treatment environment. You will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative setting that values innovation and community engagement. With competitive compensation and growth opportunities, this is a chance to make a real impact in the healthcare field.

Benefits

Generous PTO

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• Provide evidence-based manual therapy and functional movement training.
• Assist in patient evaluations and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist PTs in improving patient mobility and relieving pain.
• Record patient responses and maintain treatment area.

Skills

Manual Therapy

Functional Movement Patterns

Patient Care

CPR Certification

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Job description

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Title: Physical Therapist Assistant

Reports to: Site Coordinator

Location - onsite/hybrid: There may be occasional local day travel to Company Divisions.

Hours: Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday (8am-4:30pm) and may vary depending on location hours and company schedule.

Who We Are

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most - patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Ortho Rhode Island is a world-class group of talented providers and professionals, all working together to offer value and quality in everything we do. Each Ortho Rhode Island team member is dedicated to thinking like a patient, and to offering the best experience in our industry, driven by our core values: delivering on our word, respecting each other, innovating in orthopedics, valuing every individual, and engaging our community.

What You'll Do

The Physical Therapist Implement progressive evidence based manual therapy, pain science, functional movement patterns, and return to sport training. They perform the tasks required by a physical therapist in compliance with state law including evaluations, reevaluations, development of treatment planning, supervision of physical therapist assistants and support staff.

Responsibilities/Duties

Assists PTs in providing services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries from accidents or from diseases such as arthritis, cerebral palsy, or heart disease.

Helps PTs fulfill patient treatment plans and procedures such as exercises, massages, electrical stimulation, paraffin baths, hot and cold packs, traction, and ultrasound.

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.

Helps patients moving to/from treatment area by pushing them in wheelchairs or providing support during ambulation.

Performs some clerical tasks such as ordering supplies, answering the phone, and completing paperwork.

Qualifications

Who you are:

Associate degree in an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.

Minimum one year of experience, preferably in a clinic setting.

Rhode Island licesnse.

Current CPR certificate.

What We Offer

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.

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").

IND1

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Job Industries

• Customer Service

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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