Outpatient PT Assistant: Help Patients Recover

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Florida; On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association (HCAA) is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant to provide services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will follow the plan of care to support safe patient progress and coordinate with the rehabilitation team to ensure continuity of care.

You will document treatments accurately, communicate changes in patient status, and educate patients and families on home exercise programs to promote adherence and progress.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Strong patient care, safety awareness, and follow-through with care plans.
• Clear communication skills for patients, families, and team members.
• Competence in treatment documentation and information sharing.
• Comfort teaching home programs and reinforcing adherence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outpatient PT services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Follow the plan of care to support safe patient progress.
• Document treatments accurately and completely.
• Consult with supervising therapists and communicate changes in patient status.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs.
• Coordinate with the rehabilitation team to support continuity of care.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Home exercise education

Job description

Health Care Administrators Association (HCAA) is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant to provide services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will follow the plan of care to support safe patient progress and coordinate with the rehabilitation team to ensure continuity of care.

You will document treatments accurately, communicate changes in patient status, and educate patients and families on home exercise programs to promote adherence and progress.