Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Details: Job Location: Canton

• Canton, MA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Salary Range: $34.00 - $38.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) MAB Community Services | Training & Rehabilitation Center (TRC) Location: Canton, MA Position Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM Make a Difference. Empower Possibilites. Change Lives. Are you a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) looking for a rewarding opportunity where your work makes a meaningful difference? Join MAB Community Services at our Training and Rehabilitation Center (TRC) in Canton, MA, where you'll help individuals with acquired brain injuries and complex rehabilitation needs improve mobility, build strength, gain confidence, and achieve greater independence. Our TRC provides individualized rehabilitation services to adults participating in Massachusetts Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and Moving Forward Plan (MFP) waiver programs. Through a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach, we help participants develop functional skills, improve their quality of life, and participate more fully in their communities. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you'll work under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, providing hands-on therapeutic interventions in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Services may take place at our center and, when appropriate, in participants' homes or community settings.

What You'll Do

Provide individualized physical therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Assist participants with therapeutic exercises and functional activities focused on strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, gait, and mobility. Support participants in developing safe movement techniques, improving transfers, and increasing independence in everyday activities.

Lead individual and small-group therapeutic activities tailored to participants' abilities, interests, and rehabilitation goals. Help participants learn to safely use mobility aids, adaptive equipment, and other durable medical equipment. Monitor and document participant progress, treatment responses, and functional changes, communicating updates and concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.

Educate participants, families, caregivers, and staff on exercises, safe mobility techniques, and strategies that support continued progress. Collaborate with Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, nursing staff, and other interdisciplinary professionals to provide coordinated, participant-centered care. Participate in therapeutic activities in clinical, home, and community settings as appropriate.

Maintain accurate and timely treatment notes, progress documentation, and required billing records.

What We're Looking For

Current Massachusetts Physical Therapist Assistant license required. Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program. Current CPR/First Aid certification. Experience working with individuals with acquired brain injuries, neurological conditions, or in rehabilitation settings preferred. Knowledge of physical therapy techniques, therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and safe patient handling.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with individuals with diverse physical, cognitive, and communication needs. Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and follow established treatment plans. A compassionate, patient-centered approach and a genuine passion for helping others achieve greater independence.

Why Join MAB Community Services? At MAB, we believe that meaningful progress happens when individuals are given the right support, encouragement, and opportunities to succeed. As part of our rehabilitation team, you'll have the opportunity to: Make a meaningful impact by helping individuals improve mobility, gain confidence, and become more independent.

Enjoy a consistent weekday schedule with a full-time, Monday–Friday position. Work in a collaborative environment alongside dedicated rehabilitation and healthcare professionals. Build meaningful connections with participants while supporting their individual goals and progress. Gain valuable hands-on experience working with individuals with acquired brain injuries and complex rehabilitation needs.

Grow professionally through interdisciplinary collaboration, continuing education, and practical rehabilitation experience. Ready to Make an Impact? If you're a Physical Therapist Assistant who is passionate about helping individuals overcome challenges, improve their mobility, and live more independently, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and join MAB Community Services in empowering people with disabilities across the lifespan to live meaningful, self-directed lives. MAB Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and the individuals we serve. Qualifications: