Empowering PTA: Hands-On Rehab Impact

Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; Florida; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Florida is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will document treatments, track changes in condition, and apply age-appropriate therapeutic techniques.

Responsibilities include administering established treatment programs, assessing patient status, setting treatment goals, guiding patients through home exercise programs, and collaborating with the PT to optimize

Qualifications

• Associate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Valid PTA license in state of practice.
• Current CPR and first aid certification.

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

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program

Valid PTA license in state of practice

Current CPR and first aid certification

Job description

Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Florida is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will document treatments, track changes in condition, and apply age-appropriate therapeutic techniques.

Responsibilities include administering established treatment programs, assessing patient status, setting treatment goals, guiding patients through home exercise programs, and collaborating with the PT to optimize