PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Citadel Care Centers; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Citadel Care Centers is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist in Florida. The role includes documenting patient treatments and progress while applying age-appropriate therapies and techniques.

The successful candidate will perform treatment as prescribed, assess patient status, and contribute to treatment planning and education for home exercises.

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

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

CPR certification

First aid certification

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