Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Mobile Outpatient

Powerback; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

H-1B Visa sponsorship

Relocation assistance

Continuing Education (Medbridge CEUs)

Journey Travel Program

Job summary

Powerback Rehabilitation is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver outpatient rehabilitation in home and clinic settings for older adults in the Lowell area. You will work under the supervision of a licensed PT to implement treatment plans and track progress.

The role emphasizes in-home care, flexible scheduling, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to improve mobility, function, and quality of life for seniors.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid PTA license in the state of practice.
• Must have a valid driver's license or reliable transportation.
• Experience in outpatient or home-based therapy is preferred.
• Ability to work with the older adult population.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient rehab services in home and clinic settings.
• Implement prescribed treatment plans under supervision.
• Document treatment and progress accurately.
• Educate patients and caregivers in home exercise programs.
• Collaborate with rehabilitation team to meet patient goals.

Skills

Licensed PTA

Outpatient care

Patient documentation

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive.

With over four decades of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We're proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most.

Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you.

Why Powerback?

Benefits :We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members.

Paid Time Off: We offer generous paid time off to Full-Time and Part-Time team members.

Support for New Grads: Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field.

Continuing Education: Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.

H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance: We support Visa or Green Card sponsorships, plus our Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.

Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.

Overview:

Physical Therapist Assistant

Lowell, Chelmsford, Tewksbury

Massachusetts

Part time 20-29 to full time 30-40

Mobile Outpatient Therapy

Community based patients

At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive.

With over four decades of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We're proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most.

Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you.

Why Powerback?

• Benefits :We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members.

• Paid Time Off: We offer generous paid time off to Full-Time and Part-Time team members.

• Support for New Grads: Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field.

• Continuing Education: Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.

• H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance: We support Visa or Green Card sponsorships, plus our Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.

• Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.

Responsibilities:

Powerback is a new way of delivering recovery, rehabilitation, respiratory, and wellness services to patients across the nation. We deliver an empowered approach to achieving your full potential by providing integrated and individualized solutions. Our reimagined approach to rehabilitation connects directly to the patient experience, which is centered on transforming the road to recovery for everyone and helping patients get their power back. It's patient-centered care that provides a sustainable way of feeling better, moving better, breathing better, and living better.The Physical Therapist Assistant will primarily provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the older adult population. The in-home setting could be a patient's private residence or in a patient's room in an independent living facility. Powerback Rehabilitation To You allows the Physical Therapy Assistant to evaluate and treat in the most functional environment which is the patient's home. The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy treatments to patients to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. This position provides a flexible schedule and work environment in various settings.1. Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other required meetings as a representative of physical therapy, under the direction of the physical therapist.2. Responsible for adherence to department and patient treatment schedule, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements as well as work related meetings.3. Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.4. Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures.5. Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.6. Maintains appropriate and timely documentation for all patients treated.7. Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary.8. Puts Patient Service First: Ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.9. Implements patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist.10. Provides individualized physical therapy treatments including but not limited to:
* Therapeutic exercise including aerobic capacity conditioning, balance coordination, agility training, body mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait and locomotion training, neuromotor development training, relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training
* Functional training
* Manual therapy
* Airway clearance techniques
* Integumentary repair and protection
* Use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent and mechanical modalities
* Health and Wellness
* Falls Risk Interventions
* Chronic Disease Management Education11. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications: 1. Must have a valid license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility.2. Must have a valid driver's license or reliable, independent transportation to and from the patients' residence. Posted Salary Range: USD $35.00 - USD $44.00 /Hr.