Dynamic Physical Therapy Assistant - Hands-On Patient Care

Margate Health & Rehabilitation Center; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Margate Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The PTA will document treatments and changes in condition and apply age- and condition-appropriate techniques to support patient recovery.

Responsibilities include administering treatment programs, assessing patient status, setting goals, implementing plans, and educating patients on home exercise programs to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Valid PTA license in state of practice.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• 3+ years' clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer treatment programs as established by Physical Therapists.
• Focus on providing the highest 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

Clinical experience

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy

PTA license

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

Margate Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The PTA will document treatments and changes in condition and apply age- and condition-appropriate techniques to support patient recovery.

Responsibilities include administering treatment programs, assessing patient status, setting goals, implementing plans, and educating patients on home exercise programs to ensure high-quality outcomes.