Floating Physical Therapy Assistant — Ortho Clinic Team

THERAPYSOUTH; Alabama; On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with merit increases

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Retirement plan with company matching

Job summary

TherapySouth is seeking a Floating Staff Physical Therapist Assistant to join our outpatient orthopedic clinic. The role offers mentorship from an experienced team and exposure to diverse patient cases in a friendly, patient-centered setting.

The position emphasizes delivering quality therapeutic interventions, documenting progress, and ensuring patient safety while supporting clinic operations and clinical education. Join a supportive, growth-oriented environment at TherapySouth.

Qualifications

• An associate's degree or certification from a physical therapy program.
• A current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Duties require extensive standing and walking.
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.

Responsibilities

• Administer programs of physical therapy as outlined by the supervising physical therapist.
• Complete all patient related documentation by the end of each workday.
• Clean and organize work area, change and clean linens, and disinfect equipment after treatment.
• Maintain and upgrade professional skills according to company needs and professional requirements.
• Assist supportive personnel to achieve safe and accurate completion of delegated job tasks.
• Participate in clinical training and supervision of assigned students and interns.
• Clarify the patient's next scheduled appointment time.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures as well as State and Federal professional regulations.
• Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress and report to physical therapist.
• Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.
• Perform other duties as required to meet the needs of the company.

Education

Associate degree or certification from a physical therapy program

Job description

TherapySouth is seeking a Floating Staff Physical Therapist Assistant to join our outpatient orthopedic clinic. The role offers mentorship from an experienced team and exposure to diverse patient cases in a friendly, patient-centered setting.

The position emphasizes delivering quality therapeutic interventions, documenting progress, and ensuring patient safety while supporting clinic operations and clinical education. Join a supportive, growth-oriented environment at TherapySouth.