Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant (Ortho) - Spaulding

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Job Summary Come join our team at Spaulding Rehabilitation in Rhode Island.

As part of the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network and Mass General Brigham, candidates join a nationally recognized rehabilitation leader with PM&R rehabilitation facilities rated #1 and a strong reputation for world-class, patient-centered care.

Spaulding Rehabilitation offers a highly attractive outpatient practice environment with clinic locations in East Greenwich, Pawtucket, Providence, and nearby communities. The outpatient physical therapy program emphasizes a 1:1 treatment model, specialty practice areas, mentorship for new graduates, continuing education, clinical education days, certification reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and a robust Therapy Clinical Ladder designed to recognize clinical expertise, leadership, and professional growth.

These differentiators make Spaulding Rehabilitation a strong destination for clinicians looking to advance their careers while helping patients regain mobility, independence, and quality of life.

This role is for an Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant with Ortho experience at our Providence clinic

As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will treat patients requiring physical therapy under the direction of a Physical Therapist. Serves Physical Therapy Patients by reviewing physical therapist interpretations of patient evaluations and test results; interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; recommending options and courses of action to physical therapists; giving normal growth and development information; promoting wellness and health maintenance.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes-Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes.

-Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices, such as crutches as needed per site.

-Instructs patients and their families in appropriate exercise program and in use of equipment.

-Clean work area and check and store equipment after treatment.

-Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.

-Document treatments and notes as needed.

Qualifications Education Associate 's degree, Physical Therapy Assistant - required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials Physical Therapist Assistant [Rhode Island License] - required

Basic Life Support [Various Issuers] - preferred

Experience completing internship or apprenticeship program 1-2 years required

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

- Teaching others how to do something.

- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

- Managing one's own time and the time of others.

- Actively looking for ways to help people.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%)Walking Frequently (34-66%)Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbsPushing Occasionally (3-33%)Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)Balancing Frequently (34-66%)Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)Reaching…