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Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant
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Job Description
CORA Physical Therapy is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team in an outpatient rehabilitation setting. In this role, you will implement treatment plans under the direction of a Physical Therapist, provide hands-on patient care, document progress, and support patients in restoring function, mobility, and independence. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a patient-first, community-minded environment that values respect, teamwork, and clinical excellence. CORA offers robust mentorship, continuing education, and clear pathways for professional growth. Responsibilities Implement treatment plans under supervision of a Physical Therapist in an outpatient setting Instruct patients in therapeutic exercises, functional training, and use of assistive devices Monitor, assess, and document patient progress and response to treatment Assist with manual therapy techniques and modalities as delegated by the PTEducate patients and families on home exercise programs and injury prevention Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate care Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation Support clinic operations, scheduling needs, and equipment cleanliness/safety Uphold evidence-based practice standards and CORA clinical protocols Participate in continuing education, mentorship, and quality improvement activities Required Skills Therapeutic exercise prescription and progression Outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation Neuromuscular re-education Manual therapy and soft tissue techniques (under PT direction) Use of physical agents and modalities (e.g., e-stim, ultrasound, heat/cold) Gait training and balance/fall-prevention interventions Patient and family education on home exercise programs Clinical documentation in EMR systems Pain management strategies within scope of PTA practice Knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, and biomechanics
Benefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance