Physical Therapy Assistant: Hands-on Rehab & Patient Impact

Recover-Care Healthcare; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K (Matching)

Annual Performance Evaluations

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Electronic Documentation

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Recover-Care Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support Physical Therapists in delivering treatments and procedures to patients in need. The role emphasizes hands-on patient care, documentation, and collaboration with the therapy team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The position requires an associates degree, current state license, and the ability to carry out plan-of-care activities, with attention to safety, accuracy, and compassionate communication with patients and families.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Proficiency with applicable state, federal, and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and assists patients with exercises and activities.
• Observes patients during treatments and reports progress to the therapist.
• Collaborates with therapy staff to plan, modify, and coordinate treatment.
• Transports and positions patients as required.
• Administers manual therapy, aquatic therapy, and modality treatments such as ultrasound.
• Measures range of motion and vital signs to assess progress.
• Monitors equipment use and documents treatment timely.
• Fits orthopedic braces and supportive devices.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Organization

Customer service

Team communication

Travel as needed

Education

Associates degree in Physical Therapy

State license in Physical Therapy

Job description

Recover-Care Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support Physical Therapists in delivering treatments and procedures to patients in need. The role emphasizes hands-on patient care, documentation, and collaboration with the therapy team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The position requires an associates degree, current state license, and the ability to carry out plan-of-care activities, with attention to safety, accuracy, and compassionate communication with patients and families.