Physical Therapy Assistant -PTA Per Diem

Cottage Hospital; Haverhill (NH); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join their team. The PTA will perform physical therapy treatments as directed by a supervising PT, maintain patient documentation, and communicate patient progress. Ideal candidates will hold an A.S. in Physical Therapy, have a PTA license in New Hampshire, and be committed to patient care. The role is on-site at the hospital in Haverhill, NH and offers a per diem contract arrangement.

Qualifications

• A.S in Physical Therapy and Licensed as a PTA in New Hampshire.
• Knowledge of patient's age-specific needs.
• Ability to perform physical therapy treatments under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform all direct care according to treatment plans.
• Utilize treatment modalities effectively.
• Complete accurate patient documentation.
• Monitor re-evaluations and discharge planning.
• Integrate patient and family education into treatment.

Skills

Patient care communication

Utilization of treatment modalities

Documentation accuracy

Patient education integration

Education

Associates in Pre-Physical Therapy or related field

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

Physical Therapy Assistant license

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant -PTA (PER DIEM)

Job Category: Regular Employees

Requisition Number: PHYSI001162

Posted: August 4, 2025

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Hospital
90 Swiftwater Road
Woodsville, NH 03785, USA

Do you have an A.S in Physical Therapy and are Licensed as a PTA in New Hampshire? Are you wanting to work with people who share the same passion for helping others with their Rehabilitation Journey? Cottage Hospital Physical Therapy department is looking for someone to join our team as a PTA. As a PTA you will perform physical therapy treatments as recommended by the supervising PT, maintain appropriate documentation for patient charts and third-party reimbursement agencies, performs other clerical or record-keeping activity as required and much more. Apply Today!

Overview

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) works under the supervision of a Physical Therapist (PT). Performs physical therapy treatments as recommended by PT. Maintains appropriate documentation for patient charts and third-party reimbursement agencies. Performs other clerical or record-keeping activity as required. This staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area's/department's policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs all direct care in accordance with physicians' orders and established treatment plan. Communicates with patient and physician through verbal and written exchanges of patient status, progress, and changes.
• Effectively utilizes treatment modalities.
• Accurately completes all documentation for patient charts according to department policy and procedures.
• Monitors, in conjunction with patient, re-evaluations by PT and confers with PT to schedule a time for re-evaluations and discharge planning into the treatment process in a timely manner.
• Follows departmental policies for documentation of medical records, billing, and continuing education.
• Integrates patient/family education into treatment program.
• Appropriately utilizes supervisor and departmental resources, attends and participates in departmental meetings and acts as a resource to others.
• Actively involved in improvement in everyday practice and through peer review process.

Qualifications

Education

Associates or better in Pre-Physical Therapy or related field.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Life Support
• Physical Therapy Assist

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