Clinical Physical Therapy Assistant - Rehab & Mobility

Veterans Health Administration; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Gainesville, FL, is seeking a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under a Physical Therapist. The role focuses on orthopedic, neurological, and systemic impairments, with duties spanning transfers, gait training, and functional mobility.

You will deliver interventions to improve ambulation, endurance, and pulmonary function, while respecting diverse patient needs.

Qualifications

• Must have education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• PTA works under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Ability to perform patient transfers and ambulation training.

Responsibilities

• Position or reposition patients using transfer devices and seek assistance as needed.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients to learn functional activities (ambulation, transfers, bed mobility).
• Instruct patients in cardiovascular and pulmonary endurance and proper gait patterns.
• Modify treatment approaches with collaboration from evaluating PT.

Skills

Patient care

Mobility assistance

Gait training

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assisting

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in Gainesville, FL, is seeking a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under a Physical Therapist. The role focuses on orthopedic, neurological, and systemic impairments, with duties spanning transfers, gait training, and functional mobility.

You will deliver interventions to improve ambulation, endurance, and pulmonary function, while respecting diverse patient needs.