Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant

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