Physical Therapist Assistant
Core
Assist in delivering evidence-based treatment plans for orthopedic patients through therapeutic exercise, functional training, and manual therapy techniques.
Role type
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Builds
Patient rehabilitation and recovery programs
Domain
Orthopedic physical therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Therapeutic exercise instruction, functional training, manual therapy assistance, patient education, treatment documentation, collaboration with supervising PTs
Preferred skills
Manual therapy development, orthopedic specialization
Responsibilities
Lead patients through therapeutic exercise and functional training, support manual therapy techniques as directed, document patient treatments and progress, educate patients on home programs and injury prevention, collaborate with the clinical team
Seniority
Entry-level (New graduates encouraged)