Physical Therapist Assistant

Center for Physical Therapy and Exercise (CPTE)•Manchester, NH

42d•Onsite

About The Position

CPTE has been a trusted provider of outpatient physical therapy throughout Southern New Hampshire for more than 35 years. As a PT-owned practice, we believe in investing in our people by creating an environment where clinicians are supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow throughout their careers. Center for Physical Therapy and Exercise, a proud member of Fusion Physical Therapy Partners, is excited to welcome a passionate and experienced Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team in Manchester, NH. As a PTA at CPTE, you will assist physical therapists in providing quality, evidence-based, and individualized programs of physical therapy that include assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to help patients achieve optimal recovery and well-being. Your caseload will be primarily orthopedic with a variety of sports medicine and musculoskeletal diagnoses as well as vestibular and other conditions.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Active Physical Therapist Assistant license.
Passion for delivering quality, evidence-based patient care.
Superior customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to manage and interact positively with a diverse patient population of all ages.
Drive to continually learn and grow.

Responsibilities

Assist physical therapists in providing direct patient care, according to the therapist’s treatment plan.
Assist patients, as necessary with walking, transferring, and dressing.
Conduct therapy practice within defined standards of care
Create fitness and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs; Promote patients’ healthy lifestyles by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
Communicate effectively with other professionals and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
Document patient care services via EMR.
Adhere to company policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards as required.