Physical Therapy Assistant Outpatient | Per Diem | Day

Concord Hospital Health System•Concord, NH

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) performs rehabilitation treatment programs for patients of all ages and populations, following established policies and procedures and working under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The role carries out treatment plans, assesses patient responses, collaborates with the primary therapist on case management, and supports patient access and clinic needs. It also includes maintaining compliant documentation, handling insurance and charging requirements, contributing to team development and performance goals, completing hospital and departmental requirements, and participating in initiatives and special projects. The position requires an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program, a current New Hampshire PTA license, and current Basic Life Support certification or an accepted equivalent within 90 days of hire. The work environment has medium material-handling demands and may involve exposure to various workplace hazards.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Two years of formal training or education beyond high school, such as an associate degree.
Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in New Hampshire.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or an equivalent course credentialed by the American Heart Association, such as American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers; certification is required within 90 days of hire and recertification within 30 days of expiration.
Experience working with a multidisciplinary team, patients, and others.
Knowledge of growth and development across diverse ages and multicultural populations.

Responsibilities

Carry out treatment plans to attain established goals and assess patients’ responses to treatment.
Collaborate with the primary therapist on patient case management in accordance with department and licensure standards.
Understand the profound and prolonged effects of disability on an individual’s physical, emotional, social, economic, and vocational status.
Maintain documentation that complies with HIMS/QA standards and meets customer and medicolegal needs.
Maintain productivity that supports patient access and clinic needs.
Manage insurance and charging requirements.
Advocate for and actively develop team members.
Take responsibility for individual performance goals.
Complete hospital and departmental requirements, including timely documentation, payroll and Workday requirements, clinical competencies, performance-review activities, compliance assignments, and maintaining active certifications.
Participate in hospital and departmental initiatives and special projects, such as student supervision, job or resident shadowing, community education, program development, promotional activities, presentations, and hospital-wide projects.