Physical Therapy Assistant

Job overview

The Physical Therapy Assistant role is onsite in Puerto Rico; compensation is not specified. The position is with Liga Puertorriquena Contra el Cáncer and provides patient physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist. The assistant performs general therapy procedures that are not exclusive to the physical therapist, supporting patient care within the scope described in the posting. The role requires an accredited associate degree, Puerto Rico licensure and registration, current CPR, bilingual Spanish and English ability, and at least two years of similar experience.

What you'll do

• Provide physical therapy services to patients under the supervision of a physical therapist, limited to general procedures that are not exclusive to the physical therapist.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

physical therapy assistant

puerto rico

liga puertorriquena contra el cáncer

patient care

physical therapy

supervised practice

associate degree

puerto rico license

current registration

cpr

bilingual spanish and english

2 years’ experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an associate degree in physical therapy from an accredited university in Puerto Rico; a physical therapy assistant license issued by Puerto Rico’s examining board; current registration from the Department of Health; current CPR; Spanish-English bilingual ability; and at least two years of similar experience.

About the employer

Liga Puertorriquena Contra el Cáncer is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.