Physical Therapist Assistant

Pappas OPT Physical and Hand Therapy•Tiverton, RI

11d•$25 - $35

About The Position

Advance Your PTA Career While Earning $25–$35/hr with Strong Mentorship and a Supportive Team. Currently offering a $7500 sign on bonus for this position! At Confluent Health and our family of affiliated brands, physical therapists practice in an environment built for high quality care, professional growth, and sustainable careers. We support clinicians with innovative tools, strong mentorship, and clear development pathways. Rhode Island offers a charming coastal lifestyle with a strong sense of community, scenic beaches, and historic towns. Enjoy easy access to Providence and Boston (about 1 hour away) while benefiting from a smaller-state feel and diverse local neighborhoods. How Pappas, a member of the Confluent Health Family Supports You: Benefits include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(K) with a 4% employer match. AI clinical documentation support, built to significantly reduce after hours charting so work stays at work. A care model designed to support quality outcomes and efficiency. Structured mentorship and career development. Location differentials available for longer commutes. Pappas OPT is a Member of the Confluent Health Family. Confluent Health is a family of physical therapy and occupational therapy companies transforming healthcare by strengthening private practices, developing highly effective clinicians, and lowering healthcare costs through workplace wellness and injury prevention. This is an organization that is unlike any other, with unmatched possibilities to practice, learn, and master the profession, do meaningful work that impacts lives, and create your path for future success.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program required
Unrestricted Physical Therapist Assistant Licensure to practice in NY, State
CPR and first aid certification required
Recent graduates and experienced Physical Therapist Assistants are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Assisting in evaluating clients’ daily living skills and capacities to determine the extent of abilities and limitations
Assisting patients with all phases of physical therapy treatment, including exercise instruction, manual therapy techniques, and activities of daily living
Observing patients during treatments and reporting observations to the Physical Therapist
Communicating with staff and other healthcare team members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for treatment planning and modifications