Physical Therapy Assistant -Outpatient

Springfield

Published 3 hours ago

Their way of providing physical therapy focuses on working closely with each patient. 

They use special hands-on methods and teach patients about their treatment. Each therapist has learned many traditional techniques, and some have also studied different kinds of treatments.

They help patients with:

- Injuries from sports and orthopaedic issues

- Training for walking

- Training for balance, as well as treatment for fractures, sprains, and dislocations

- Muscle and joint problems

- Pain in the neck and back

- Nervous system issues (like stroke and Parkinson’s disease)

- Balance and prevention of falls

- Diseases of bones and joints

- Injuries to hands

- Injuries from work

- Problems with pelvic floor (related to bladder control)

- Breathing rehabilitation

On average, each therapist sees about 8 patients each day from Monday to Thursday, and 6 patients on Friday.

 

**Qualifications Needed:**

- At least 2 years of current experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is required. New graduates cannot apply for this position.

- An updated CAQH profile is necessary.

- An NPI number must be included in the profile.

- Must be flexible and ready to work as an Inpatient PTA if needed.

- Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy school.

- Previous experience in rehabilitation is required.

- At least 3 months of travel experience is necessary.

- Experience with CPSI EMR is strongly preferred.

- This job is in a small community without public transportation, so travelers must have their own vehicle. T

his is mandatory. - The home address must be included in the profile.

- Any time off needs to be listed in the profile.

 

**Profile Requirements:**

- Work history details

- Skills checklist relevant to the job, updated within the last year

- One signed reference from a supervisor within the past two years

- All licenses and certifications must be uploaded with the profile

 

**Certification Requirements:**

- BLS certification (American Heart Association)

- State license requirements for Vermont

Contract

Entry Level

Springfield