Physical Therapist Assistant

Texas Health Huguley FWS; Ormond Beach (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health Huguley FWS is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for a home care role in Ormond Beach, Florida. You will collaborate closely with patients and clinical teams, providing essential therapies and educational support to promote rehabilitation. This full-time position offers attractive benefits from day one, including paid time off and mental health resources.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience under a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Driver License, Valid and in State.
• 2+ years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out treatment plans established by the Physical Therapist.
• Provide modalities to reduce pain and promote mobility.
• Instruct patients on the care and use of therapy devices.

Skills

Physical therapy intervention

Gait training

Therapeutic exercises

Neuromuscular re-education

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Current state of Florida Physical Therapist Assistant license

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Description - Physical Therapist Assistant (25004625)

Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant (

Job Number:

25004625 )

Description

Physical Therapist Assistant – AdventHealth Hospice

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift :

Location: 770 W GRANADA BLVD, Ormond Beach, 32174

The role you’ll contribute:

Primarily responsible to carry out the treatment plan established by the Physical Therapist for the rehabilitation of patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in physical function and health status. Intervention is purposeful and skilled utilizing the therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents, exercise and other procedures to produce changes in the condition consistent with the diagnosis and prognosis. Interact and collaborate with the patient and family as well as the clinical team.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Provides physical therapy intervention based on the plan of care. Provides therapeutic exercises to develop strength and endurance, range of motion and flexibility; therapeutic activity to improve functional performance; neuromuscular re-education to improve balance, coordination, kinesthetic sense, posture, and proprioception; gait training to instruct in the use and care of orthosis, prosthesis and assistive devices; wheelchair management to facilitate proper positioning and mobility.
• Provides modalities including ultrasound, electrical stimulations, hot/cold packs, mechanical traction, TENS application as ordered to reduce pain and promote mobility.
• Instructs the patient and caregiver in care and use of physical therapy devices and the patient’s total physical therapy program including the home exercise program.
• Observes and records activities and findings in the clinical record and reports to the physical therapist and/or physician the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition, or when there are deviations from the plan of care.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed :

• Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant with at least one year of experience under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Driver License, Valid and in State
• Active American Heart Association BLS
• Current state of Florida Physical Therapist Assistant license

Preferred qualifications:

• 2+ of clinical experience as a physical therapist assistant
• Experience working with adult and geriatric rehabilitation cases
• 3+ Home health experience within the past 3 years

Job

Job

: Home Care

Organization

Organization

: AdventHealth Palm Coast HHA and Hospice

Primary Location

Primary Location

: US-FL-Ormond Beach

Work Locations

Work Locations

: FM ADH ADMIN / RELECTIONS BLD 770 W GRANADA BLVD Ormond Beach 32174

Operating Unit : AH Palm Coast HHA and Hospice