Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Title

Physical Therapist Assistant

Location

White River Junction, VT | Home Health

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy treatments to patients as prescribed by a physician and directed by a Registered Physical Therapist (RPT), following established plans of care
• Administer therapeutic interventions including exercise, massage, heat, water, light, and electrical modalities to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain maximum performance
• Guide patients through active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, gait and functional training, activities of daily living, transfer activities, and prosthetic training
• Operate therapeutic equipment such as ultra-violet and infrared lamps, low voltage generators, diathermy, and ultrasonic machines
• Observe, record, and report patient reactions to treatment and changes in condition to the supervising RPT
• Complete and submit accurate clinical notes and required documentation in a timely manner in accordance with agency standards

Required Qualifications

• Must hold an active Physical Therapist Assistant license in Vermont and New Hampshire, or hold a valid compact license
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum of one year of experience as a PTA in a home health care setting

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by delivering personalized, one-on-one patient care in a home health environment
• Work as part of a collaborative rehabilitation team with the support of experienced Registered Physical Therapists