Physical Therapist Assistant

Position Title:

Physical Therapist Assistant

Department:
Medical

Supervised By:
Medical Director

Location:

Alpine Physical Therapy Offices

Status:
Non - Exempt

Posted:
August 2026

Under supervision from the Medical Director, the Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for evaluating, planning, and administering physical therapy treatment programs as prescribed by a physician. This position provides comprehensive rehabilitative care using various therapeutic techniques, equipment, and assistive devices to improve or restore patient function. The Physical Therapist Assistant maintains accurate documentation, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, and ensures delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care in alignment with organizational standards.

• Provides skilled physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist in accordance with established plans of care.
• Implements treatment plans established by the Physical Therapist to improve patient function, mobility, strength, balance, coordination, endurance, and activities of daily living.
• Administers therapeutic exercises, therapeutic activities, gait training, balance training, neuromuscular reeducation, transfer training, and other rehabilitative interventions as appropriate to the patient’s treatment plan.
• Applies therapeutic modalities and treatment techniques consistent with physician orders, Physical Therapist direction, professional standards, and organizational policies.
• Observes, monitors, and documents patient responses to treatment and communicates significant findings, changes in condition, concerns, or recommendations to the supervising Physical Therapist in a timely manner.
• Assists patients in safely performing prescribed exercises and functional activities while promoting independence, safety, and achievement of treatment goals.
• Instructs and educates patients, family members, and caregivers regarding home exercise programs, therapeutic activities, safety precautions, and wellness strategies as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Completes accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation, including daily treatment notes, objective findings, patient progress, treatment interventions performed, and responses to care.
• Assists the Physical Therapist in gathering information regarding patient progress toward established goals and contributes relevant treatment information for progress reports and care coordination activities.
• Collaborates effectively with physicians, providers, nursing staff, referral sources, and interdisciplinary team members to support continuity of care and positive patient outcomes.
• Provides professional and courteous communication with patients, families, coworkers, and visitors while maintaining confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and organizational standards.
• Assists with maintaining a safe, clean, organized, and properly equipped therapy environment; cleans, stores, and monitors therapy equipment and supplies in accordance with infection control and safety standards.
• Collaborate with Physical Therapy Aides and support personnel as delegated by the Physical Therapist and within the scope of applicable regulations.
• Assists with scheduling coordination, patient flow, and other clinic support activities as needed to promote efficient department operations
• Demonstrates reliability through consistent attendance, punctuality, professional appearance, and adherence to departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
• Participates in quality improvement activities, required training programs, staff meetings, compliance initiatives, and continuing professional development activities.
• Demonstrate…