Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Contract - New Hampshire
VitalHire•Bedford, NH
•Onsite
About The Position
PTA Rehab Centers New Hampshire - Bedford, Claremont, Hampton, Keene, Lebanon, Salem, Winchester Contract Days $40-$43/hr
Requirements
- 2 years of experience
- Active NH PTA License
- BLS (AHA)
Responsibilities
- Carry out targeted therapeutic exercises, stretching, and mobility routines created by the supervising Physical Therapist (PT).
- Guide patients through walking, stairs, and weight-bearing exercises using assistive devices like walkers, canes, or crutches.
- Provide manual therapy, soft tissue massage, joint mobilization (as state scope allows), and passive range-of-motion exercises.
- Apply therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation (E-stem), hot/cold packs, and traction to manage pain and swelling.
- Measure patient response, range of motion, and endurance, documenting updates and notifying the supervising PT when plans need adjustment.
- Teach patients proper body mechanics, home exercise programs, and safe techniques for transferring out of beds or chairs.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
