Physical Therapist Assistant: Impactful Patient Care

AccentCare; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending and health savings

Job summary

AccentCare in Melbourne, FL is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our clinical team. The PTA provides treatment under supervision, assists with planning and modifying procedures, and maintains documentation according to agency standards.

Qualifications include an accredited PTA associate degree, Florida PTA license, CPR certification, and ability to travel between locations. The role emphasizes patient and family education and interdisciplinary collaboration with

Qualifications

• Associates degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Valid license/registration to practice as a PTA in Florida.
• CPR certification active during employment.
• Must be able to travel to all business locations as needed.
• Ability to implement and communicate care plans and educate patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care and documents treatment per physician orders and patient needs.
• Documents interventions, approaches and treatment priorities.
• Educates and counsels patients and families about treatments.
• Presents patient information to supervising therapist and keeps team informed of status.
• Provides skilled treatment within agency and payer guidelines and seeks team input for planning.

Skills

CPR Certification

Patient education

Care plan execution

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in PTA

Job description

AccentCare in Melbourne, FL is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our clinical team. The PTA provides treatment under supervision, assists with planning and modifying procedures, and maintains documentation according to agency standards.

Qualifications include an accredited PTA associate degree, Florida PTA license, CPR certification, and ability to travel between locations. The role emphasizes patient and family education and interdisciplinary collaboration with