Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant
Auburn, MA
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient Physical Therapy outpatient setting. The Physical Therapist Assistant supports treatment plans established by the Physical Therapist and delivers therapeutic interventions to promote mobility, strength, endurance, balance, coordination, and functional independence. The role emphasizes patient safety, effective documentation, patient and family education, infection control, and collaborative care.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week; anticipated start date of 11/23/2026.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
  • Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) certification
  • At least 1 year of outpatient clinical experience
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
  • Active and applicable license for the state where services will be provided
• Additional Information:
  • Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs established by the Physical Therapist.
  • Provide therapeutic interventions, including posture training, strengthening, endurance and cardiac training, balance exercises, coordination exercises, joint mobility, pain relief, and functional skills training.
  • Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs.
  • Demonstrate gait, guarding, belt, and safety techniques.
  • Instruct patients in the use of prescribed equipment and monitor responses to treatment.
  • Apply modalities such as hot and cold packs, paraffin baths, therapeutic pools, ultrasound, iontophoresis, fluidotherapy, and air splints.
  • Document patient progress, treatment responses, and patient and family education.
  • Maintain clean treatment areas, use appropriate protective equipment, and follow infection control and safety procedures.
  • Participate in team conferences, quality improvement activities, and collaborative care with other healthcare disciplines.
  • Establish professional and ethical relationships with patients, families, visitors, and staff.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits