Physical Therapy Assistant

Spire Orthopedic Partners•Westerly, RI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Ortho Rhode Island is a world-class group of talented providers and professionals, all working together to offer value and quality in everything we do. Each Ortho Rhode Island team member is dedicated to thinking like a patient, and to offering the best experience in our industry, driven by our core values: delivering on our word, respecting each other, innovating in orthopedics, valuing every individual, and engaging our community. Responsibilities/Duties: Assists PTs in providing services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries from accidents or from diseases such as arthritis, cerebral palsy, or heart disease. Helps PTs fulfill patient treatment plans and procedures such as exercises, massages, electrical stimulation, paraffin baths, hot and cold packs, traction, and ultrasound. Records patient responses to treatments and reports outcomes of each treatment to the physical therapist. Keeps treatment area clean and organized in preparation for each patient’s therapy. Helps patients moving to/from treatment area by pushing them in wheelchairs or providing support during ambulation. Performs some clerical tasks such as ordering supplies, answering the phone, and completing paperwork. What Sets Us Apart Team-Driven Excellence: Join a collaborative environment where physical therapists and orthopedic surgeons work side by side to elevate patient outcomes. Forward-Thinking Practice: Embrace advanced techniques and the latest in orthopedic rehab—backed by a culture that prioritizes evidence-based care, innovation and ongoing learning. Career Development, Your Way: Build the career that fits your strengths, whether that’s advanced certification, stepping into leadership, or making a community impact. Community & Wellness-Centered: Support patients throughout their entire journey, from injury prevention to recovery and lifelong wellness. Mentorship That Matters: From structured onboarding for new grads to advanced clinical guidance for seasoned professionals, our robust mentorship program adapts to your needs and goals.

Requirements

Associate degree in an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Minimum one year of experience, preferably in a clinic setting.
Rhode Island license.
Current CPR certificate.

Responsibilities

Assists PTs in providing services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries from accidents or from diseases such as arthritis, cerebral palsy, or heart disease.
Helps PTs fulfill patient treatment plans and procedures such as exercises, massages, electrical stimulation, paraffin baths, hot and cold packs, traction, and ultrasound.
Records patient responses to treatments and reports outcomes of each treatment to the physical therapist.
Keeps treatment area clean and organized in preparation for each patient’s therapy.
Helps patients moving to/from treatment area by pushing them in wheelchairs or providing support during ambulation.
Performs some clerical tasks such as ordering supplies, answering the phone, and completing paperwork.