Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Vivo Healthcare; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivo Healthcare Gateway is seeking a Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our home health team. The PTA provides skilled rehab services under a Physical Therapist, delivering care in patients' residences.

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited PTA program with a Florida license and experience in SNF/LTC, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to older adults. This role requires strong communication with patients, families, and facility staff, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Must have a valid FLORIDA professional license by discipline.
• Must have experience in SNF/LTC.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence.
• Passionate about post-acute rehabilitation and the older adult population.
• Ability to relate and interact positively, effectively and appropriately with residents, family, professional and facility staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled rehabilitation services under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Administer comprehensive physical therapy modalities/regimens.
• Develop and restore function through rehabilitative therapy in patients' residences.
• Collaborate with care teams to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Patient-service

Clinical-excellence

Interpersonal-skills

Compassionate-care

Education

PTA program graduate

Florida license

Job description

Vivo Healthcare Gateway is hiring a Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)!

Be a part of our incredible group of care providers who elevate our level of care each and every day!

Job Description:

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is responsible for providing skilled rehabilitation services to patients in accordance with the Plan of Treatment and under the direct supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist. The PTA administers comprehensive physical therapy modalities/regimens to clients in their place of residence for the purpose of developing and restoring function through rehabilitative physical therapy as prescribed by a physician.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

• Must have a valid FLORIDA professional license by discipline

• Must have experience in SNF/LTC

• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence

• Passionate about post-acute rehabilitation and the older adult population

• Ability to relate and interact positively, effectively and appropriately with residents, family, professional and facility staff

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