Dynamic Physical Therapy Assistant: Hands-on Patient Care

Onyx Health Consulting; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Onyx Health Consulting in Florida 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 therapy techniques tailored to each patient’s age and condition.

The role requires an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy, a valid PTA license in Florida, CPR and First Aid certification, and at least three years of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Clinical skills for direct patient care under supervision.
• Document treatments and changes in patient condition.
• Assess patient condition using basic biological and medical knowledge.
• Instruct patients on home exercise programs and therapy approaches.

Responsibilities

• Administer treatment programs as established by Physical Therapists.
• Provide high-quality treatment to support patient outcomes.
• Assess patient condition using knowledge of biology and medicine.
• Propose treatment goals and objectives for patients.
• Implement treatment plans with guidance from the Physical Therapist.
• Perform elements of patient evaluation and interventions.
• Instruct patients on interventions, modalities, and home exercise programs.

Skills

Clinical patient care

Documentation & reporting

Patient assessment

CPR & First Aid

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Onyx Health Consulting in Florida 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 therapy techniques tailored to each patient’s age and condition.

The role requires an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy, a valid PTA license in Florida, CPR and First Aid certification, and at least three years of clinical experience.