Physical Therapist Assistant

Azza HealthCare Agency; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks a hands-on Physical Therapy Assistant to support outpatient medical services. You will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, implementing individualized treatment plans and guiding gait training and therapeutic exercises to improve mobility and independence.

Responsibilities include documenting care in an EMR, educating patients and families on home care, and collaborating within a patient-first team to ensure safe,

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient-focused mindset.
• Strong communication and coaching ability.
• Ability to follow clinical direction and ensure safe treatment.
• EMR documentation proficiency.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment components as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Guide therapeutic exercise and gait training to meet patient goals.
• Apply physical therapy modalities and assist with safe patient care.
• Document care accurately in an EMR.
• Educate patients and families on home care and self-management.
• Collaborate in a patient-first team environment.

Skills

Gait training

Therapeutic exercise

EMR documentation

Patient education

Team collaboration

Job description

for an outpatient Healthcare & Medical Services team.

Provide hands-on physical therapy services under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients improve mobility, function, and independence. Implement individualized treatment plans, assist with therapeutic exercise and gait training, apply appropriate modalities, and support patient progress.

Key Duties Include

• Implement treatment components as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist
• Guide therapeutic exercise and gait training to meet patient goals
• Apply physical therapy modalities and assist with safe patient care
• Document care accurately in an EMR
• Educate patients and families on home care and self-management
• Collaborate in a patient-first team environment

Qualifications/skills:

Compassionate, patient-focused mindset; strong communication and coaching ability; ability to follow clinical direction and ensure safe treatment; EMR documentation proficiency; commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.