OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Citadel Care Centers; Florida; On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Citadel Care Centers seeks a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The PTA will document treatments and patient progress while applying therapeutic techniques tailored to each patient’s age and condition.

The role emphasizes administering established treatment programs, ensuring high-quality outcomes, and guiding patients on home exercise programs and modalities as directed by the supervising PT.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Valid PTA license in state of practice.
• Current 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

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

OVERVIEW:

Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care services under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapy Assistant will be responsible for documenting patient treatments, changes in condition and other pertinent information as required. The successful candidate will also provide treatment and appropriate therapeutic techniques specific to the age and condition of each patient.

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Valid PTA license in state of practice
• Current CPR and first aid certification
• 3+ years' clinical experience