REQUIREMENTS:

• A graduate of an APTA accredited school of physical therapy
• Valid Physical Therapy Assistant State of MA and RI license
• Previous experience in outpatient orthopedics/musculoskeletal rehab preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Must be able to travel to all sites if/when necessary.

Under the direction and supervision of Physical Therapists, the PTA treat patients through exercise, massage, gait and balance training and other therapeutic interventions. The PTA records patients’ progress and report the results of each treatment to the Physical Therapist.