Physical Therapist Assistant - Celebration, FL

VetJobs; Celebration (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Premise Health in Celebration, FL is seeking a Part Time Physical Therapist Assistant to provide care to client employees and their dependents in our Health Center located in Celebration, FL. This 20-hours-per-week role supports two experienced Physical Therapists in a 1:1 outpatient orthopedic clinic.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree, be licensed or certified as a PTA, and hold BLS/ALS certification as required.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an approved/accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Certified or Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant if applicable in practicing State.
• Current Certification in AHA or ARC Basic Life Support for medical provider is required, Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required based on contract scope of services
• At least two years’ experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant in an outpatient orthopedic, occupational health, or other ambulatory care clinic.

Responsibilities

• Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot and cold packs.
• Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities such as perambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily living activities.
• Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patients' responses to treatments and progress and reports orally or in writing to Physical Therapist.
• Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.
• Performs clerical duties such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.
• Measures patient's range-of-joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of specific treatments or to assist Physical Therapist to compile data for patient evaluations.
• May require other duties as assigned.

Skills

hands-on therapy

documentation

collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree from PTA program

Job description

Job Description

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

Premise's mission is to help people get, stay, and be well. We hope you will join us in our mission and experience why amazing health starts with amazing healthcare.

As a Part Time Physical Therapist Assistant, you'll provide care to client employees and their dependents in our Health Center located in Celebration, FL.

Join a 1:1 care outpatient orthopedic clinic supporting two experienced Physical Therapists in a highly collaborative, patient-focused environment. This part-time opportunity (20 hours/week) is perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on clinical work and working closely with patients and teammates.

What Makes This Role Stand Out

• Strong team collaboration in a high-volume clinic
• Outpatient orthopedic and ambulatory setting
• Flexible schedule — can be a 3-day or 4-day work week
• Dedicated documentation time built into the day

What You'll Do

• Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot and cold packs.
• Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities such as perambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily living activities.
• Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patients' responses to treatments and progress and reports orally or in writing to Physical Therapist.
• Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.
• Performs clerical duties such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.
• Measures patient's range-of-joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of specific treatments or to assist Physical Therapist to compile data for patient evaluations.
• May require other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Required

Associates

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

What You'll Bring

• Associates Degree from an approved/accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Certified or Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant if applicable in practicing State.
• Current Certification in AHA or ARC Basic Life Support for medical provider is required, Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required based on contract scope of services
• At least two years’ experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant in an outpatient orthopedic, occupational health, or other ambulatory care clinic.

Experience In An Occupational Health Clinic Preferred

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

City*

Celebration

State*

Florida

Job_Category

Health/Medical other

Job Code

Health-Services health-services

Affiliate Sponsor

Premise Health