Compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant Direct Patient Care

Onyx Health Consulting; Rainbow Homes (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Onyx Health Consulting in Florida is seeking a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The successful candidate will document treatments, changes in condition and other required information according to policy.

The role emphasizes accurate charting and responsive patient care. The PTA will apply age- and condition-appropriate techniques, collaborate with the PT to adjust plans, and educate patients on home exercises and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Valid PTA license in state of practice.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer treatment programs as established by Physical Therapists.
• Focus on providing high-quality treatment for patients that allows for excellent patient outcomes.
• Assess patient condition using knowledge of basic biological and medical science.
• Propose treatment goals and objectives.
• Implement patient treatment plans with guidance from the Physical Therapist.
• Perform certain aspects of patient evaluation and interventions.
• Instruct patients on physical therapy interventions, modalities and home exercise programs.

Skills

Patient assessment

Documentation

Treatment administration

Home exercise instruction

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy

PTA license

Job description

Onyx Health Consulting in Florida is seeking a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The successful candidate will document treatments, changes in condition and other required information according to policy.

The role emphasizes accurate charting and responsive patient care. The PTA will apply age- and condition-appropriate techniques, collaborate with the PT to adjust plans, and educate patients on home exercises and