Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Core
Provide physical therapy and sports performance services to patients with musculoskeletal dysfunction, pain, and injury conditions in an outpatient clinic setting.
Role type
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Builds
Patient rehabilitation programs and treatment plans
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Therapy / Sports Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physical therapy clinical skills, patient assessment, treatment execution, rehabilitation techniques
Preferred skills
Board Clinical Specialty Certification, dry needling, vestibular interventions, splinting, hand therapy, industrial injury prevention, post-concussion treatment, athletic training
Technologies
Dry needling equipment, splinting materials, balance training tools
Responsibilities
Treat musculoskeletal dysfunction and pain, perform post-surgical rehabilitation, conduct balance training, provide athletic training, deliver outreach athletic training services to schools and community organizations
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, clinical staff