Part-Time Physical Therapy Assistant — Elevate Rehab

Health First; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Health First in Merritt Island, FL seeks a part-time Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver high-quality rehabilitation services within a collaborative care team. You will follow the plan of care, document treatments, educate patients and families, and support schedule planning while maintaining safety and standards.

An Associate's degree in Physical Therapy, Florida PTA license, and BLS certification are required or in process.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree in Physical Therapy and PTA licensure in Florida.
• AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Certification prior to start date.
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to interact with diverse individuals and handle multiple demands.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient safety and documents status changes.
• Follows plan of care and consults with PT as needed.
• Responds to therapy inquiries.
• Prepares and reviews daily assignments with the team.
• Delivers treatments and documents them per guidelines.
• Educates patients, families, and staff about therapy services.
• Verifies productivity targets and manages resources efficiently.
• Issues charges for services rendered.
• Attends department meetings and participates in training.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Computer skills

Problem-solving

Decision making

Ability to work under pressure

Multitasking

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy

PTA licensure in Florida

AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Certification

Job description

Health First in Merritt Island, FL seeks a part-time Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver high-quality rehabilitation services within a collaborative care team. You will follow the plan of care, document treatments, educate patients and families, and support schedule planning while maintaining safety and standards.

An Associate's degree in Physical Therapy, Florida PTA license, and BLS certification are required or in process.