Physical Therapy Assistant

  • Dedham, Massachusetts
  • Full Time
Physical Therapy Assistant
Job Description

As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in assisting patients during their exercises and daily functional tasks. Your responsibilities will include correcting their form, motivating them, and ensuring their safety. You will review and administer individualized treatment plans for each patient and maintain accurate records of their treatments and progress. Additionally, you will assist patients with the use of support devices such as walkers, canes, or wheelchairs, and mentor them through major life changes by providing positive support, encouragement, and advice.

Responsibilities

  • Assist patients as they exercise or practice daily functional tasks by correcting form, motivating them, and ensuring their safety.
  • Review and administer individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Maintain accurate records for all patients, their treatment, and their progress.
  • Assist patients using support devices, such as a walker, cane, or wheelchair.
  • Mentor and encourage patients going through major life changes, providing positive support and advice.
  • Maintain all equipment, ensuring a clean and safe work environment.
Essential Skills
  • Physical therapy skills.
  • Physical therapy assistance.
  • Current state licensing for physical therapy assistance required.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
  • Ability to work well and make decisions in a high-stress environment.
  • 1 3 years experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience working in a pain specialty setting.
  • Opportunity to work 1 on 1 with a physical therapist for mentorship.
Work Environment

This position is based in an outpatient facility, where you will gain valuable experience working in a specialized setting. You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with a physical therapist who can provide one-on-one mentorship.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $70000.00/yr.

health benefits
401k
Paid Time Off

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dedham,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Job ID: 484051076
Originally Posted on: 7/4/2025

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