Physical Therapist Assistant; PTA)

NuThera is hiring a Nevada-licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join its outpatient physical therapy team at the Rainbow clinic in Las Vegas. Under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist, the PTA will support orthopedic, functional rehabilitation, and workers' compensation care. The exact schedule will be discussed with qualified applicants.

• Carry out treatment interventions from the supervising physical therapist's plan of care and within the PTA scope of practice.
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercise, stretching, gait and balance training, and the safe use of rehabilitation equipment.
• Observe patients before, during, and after treatment; document their response and report progress to the supervising physical therapist.
• Provide patient education and reinforce assigned home activities as directed by the physical therapist.
• Coordinate with physical therapists, medical providers, and support staff while completing timely, accurate treatment documentation.

• Active Nevada Physical Therapist Assistant license.
• Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant education program.
• Ability to work under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Accurate clinical documentation and clear patient communication.
• Ability to perform clinic-based, direct patient care.

• Outpatient orthopedic or work-injury rehabilitation experience.
• Workers' Compensation or OWCP experience is helpful, but not required.
• Experience with gait and balance training, manual techniques, or post-surgical rehabilitation.

Depending on experience (DOE).

• Work within an established multidisciplinary medical practice.
• Collaborate with licensed physical therapists, PTAs, medical providers, and a supportive administrative team.
• Treat orthopedic, functional rehabilitation, and workers' compensation patients.
• Clinic-based position during standard weekday clinic hours; the exact schedule is discussed during the interview process.