Physical Therapy Assistant

Spire Orthopedic Partners•Newburyport, MA

7d•$28 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant works under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist in an outpatient orthopedic setting. The role treats a range of orthopedic injuries, including pre- and postsurgical conditions, and collaborates with Orthopedic Surgeons, Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, and other staff to support injury management, rehabilitation, and patients’ return to function. The position is based at Sports Medicine North’s Newburyport office. Core office days are Monday through Friday, with a varied schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of a Massachusetts- or APTA-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Must possess Massachusetts licensure upon hire.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Extensive customer service experience.
Proven ability to multitask.
Computer skills, including proficiency with Windows-based software.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think quickly, professionally, and efficiently.
Ability to represent the organization professionally.

Nice To Haves

Background in sports medicine and/or professional experience in an outpatient orthopedic environment.
Knowledge of HIPAA and other regulatory policies.
Knowledge of insurance regulations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of medical office procedures, policies, practices, medical terminology, telephone protocol, and professional etiquette.
Experience with electronic medical systems, such as Athena/Centricity or Medi-Tech.

Responsibilities

Review physical therapy documentation, including the initial examination and plan of care, and identify indications, contraindications, precautions, safety considerations, goals, and expected outcomes; seek clarification as needed.
Review the medical record at each visit, monitor for changes in medical status or procedures, collect and compare patient-condition data, and check that safety parameters established by the Physical Therapist have been met.
Seek clarification from appropriate health professionals about unfamiliar or ambiguous information.
Recognize when interventions are beyond the scope of the role or personal competence, and communicate significant changes in patient status, physician referral, or patient complexity to the Physical Therapist.
Explain the rationale for selected interventions in relation to patient goals in the plan of care.
Provide interventions in accordance with federal and state licensing requirements, APTA standards, and facility policies and procedures.
Maintain patient and personal safety, identify and respond to risks, and use risk management strategies such as universal precautions and proper body mechanics.
Protect patient privacy, rights, dignity, and modesty, and follow HIPAA privacy and security procedures when handling protected health information.
Follow established safety, CPR, and emergency procedures.
Provide physical therapy interventions, including therapeutic exercise; balance, coordination, and agility training; body mechanics and postural stabilization; flexibility, gait, locomotion, neuromotor, relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training; self-care and home-management functional training; manual therapy; and application or adjustment of assistive devices, physical agents, and electrotherapeutic modalities.
Document patient care in writing or electronically using accurate, complete, legible, timely language that meets institutional, legal, and billing requirements.