Physical Therapist Assistant

Award Care; Florida; Presencial; USD 41 000 - 51 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance for the family

401k with match

PTO and holiday pay

Online learning 24/7

Resumo da oferta

Award Care Health Group is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our family-friendly team in Florida. Earn $30–$37 per hour, full‑time or part‑time, with opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits include family health insurance, PTO, a 401k match, and access to online learning 24/7 to support your professional development. Prior nursing home experience is preferred; Florida PTA license and CPR are required.

Qualificações

• Graduate of School of Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Minimum of three months recent experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant in a nursing home environment preferred.
• State of Florida Physical Therapy Assistant License and CPR Certification required.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluation and direction of the physical therapy service and related programs.
• Assist in interpreting physical therapy policies and procedures to staff, residents and family members as necessary.
• Participate in discharge planning and development of resident care plans and assessments.
• Initiate individual restorative programs for residents in conjunction with the plan of care.
• Explain procedures to residents and prepare necessary equipment for therapy sessions.
• Ensure residents are comfortable during therapy and monitor responses to treatment.

Formação académica

Graduate of School of Physical Therapy Assistant

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Award Care Health Group is looking for Physical Therapist Assistants to join our family!

Do you thrive in a family/team environment and desire to make a difference in the lives of others while advancing your skills? Are you caring and compassionate? If this sounds like you,

Full time/Part Time - $30- $37 an hour. Based on years of experience.

Benefits

• Pay rate:Competitive pay, along with holiday pay and paid time off (PTO) program..

• Access to online learning 24/7:Use it for free to help grow your own personal and professional development.

• Health insurance for the entire family!

• 401k with a match!

Major Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluation and direction our physical therapy service as well as it programs and activities as direct.

• Assist in interpreting physical therapy policies and procedures to personnel residents, family members, etc. as necessary.

• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans, resident assessment.

• Initiate individual restorative program for residents in conjunction with the residents’ plan of care.

• Brief resident of procedures involved in physical therapy and prepare necessary equipment.

• Reassure resident before and during therapy treatment.

• Be alert to resident’s response to treatment. Notify therapist immediately for assistance if required.

• Assist residents in ambulatory training as directed.

• Demonstrate to resident and nursing personnel, as necessary, the use of medical appliances involved in physical therapy. (e.g., wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetic)

• Create an environment and a culture that enables the facility to fulfill its mission.

• Must document changes and follow up on condition.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of School of Physical Therapy Assistant

Experience:

• Minimum of three months recent experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant working in a nursing home environment preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• State of Florida Physical Therapy Assistant License

• CPR Certification

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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