Physical Therapist Assistant

Olive Branch Health and Rehab; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Olive Branch Health and Rehab in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our interdisciplinary team, focusing on geriatrics and a wide range of diagnoses. You will work under a supervising physical therapist to help patients improve function and quality of life.

This PRN role requires weekend availability and some weekday coverage to accommodate vacations and illness. Responsibilities include administering treatments, collecting patient data, guiding exercise programs,

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and knowledge of geriatrics.
• Ability to work well as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment to injured or ill patients.
• Perform treatments under the supervision of a physical therapist.
• Collect patient data, and make recommendations to the supervising physical therapist regarding patient treatment.
• Collect and analyze patient data for statistical analysis.
• Assist with performing therapeutic exercise programs and instruct patients in proper use of exercise equipment.

Job description

Job description

Our organization is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant who will work as an integral member of our interdisciplinary team to help patients with a wide range of physical therapy needs. The right candidate will enjoy working with people, be self-motivated and have the ability to work well as part of a team. The successful candidate will be able to use their strong organizational skills and knowledge of geriatrics to improve lives and assist those in need.

Responsibilities:

• Provide treatment to injured or ill patients.

• Perform treatments under the supervision of a physical therapist.

• Collect patient data, and make recommendations to the supervising physical therapist regarding patient treatment.

• Collect and analyze patient data for statistical analysis.

• Assist with performing therapeutic exercise programs and instruct patients in proper use of exercise equipment.

Job Type: PRN, must be available to commit to one weekend per month or two weekend days per month. Looking for weekday availability to cover vacation requests and sick days

• Geriatrics

• wide variety of diagnosis