Physical Therapist Assistant, (PTA)

Award Care; Florida; On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance for the entire family

401k with a match

Access to online learning 24/7

Job summary

Award Care Health Group in Florida is looking for a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our family-oriented team. You will support clinical staff in restorative therapies and help develop care plans to improve residents' quality of life.

We offer full-time or part-time hours with a competitive hourly rate of $30–$37 based on experience, plus benefits including health insurance for the whole family and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Graduate of School of Physical Therapy Assistant.
• State of Florida PTA license required.
• CPR Certification required.
• Minimum of three months' recent experience as a PTA in a nursing home preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluation and directing our physical therapy service and programs.
• Interpret physical therapy policies and procedures to personnel, residents, family members, etc., as necessary.
• Participate in discharge planning and development of resident care plans and assessments.
• Initiate individual restorative programs for residents in conjunction with the plan of care.
• Brief residents on procedures and prepare necessary equipment.
• Reassure residents during therapy and monitor responses to treatment.
• Assist residents in ambulatory training as directed.

Education

Graduate of School of Physical Therapy Assistant

State of Florida Physical Therapy Assistant License

CPR Certification

Job description

Award Care Health Group is looking for Physical Therapist Assistants to join our family!

Do you thrive in a family/team environment and desire to make a difference in the lives of others while advancing your skills? Are you caring and compassionate? If this sounds like you, let's talk!

Full time/Part Time - $30- $37 an hour. Based on years of experience.

Benefits

• Pay rate:Competitive pay, along with holiday pay and paid time off (PTO) program..
• Access to online learning 24/7:Use it for free to help grow your own personal and professional development.
• Health insurance for the entire family!
• 401k with a match!

Major Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluation and direction our physical therapy service as well as it programs and activities as direct.
• Assist in interpreting physical therapy policies and procedures to personnel residents, family members, etc. as necessary.
• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans, resident assessment.
• Initiate individual restorative program for residents in conjunction with the residents’ plan of care.
• Brief resident of procedures involved in physical therapy and prepare necessary equipment.
• Reassure resident before and during therapy treatment.
• Be alert to resident’s response to treatment. Notify therapist immediately for assistance if required.
• Assist residents in ambulatory training as directed.
• Demonstrate to resident and nursing personnel, as necessary, the use of medical appliances involved in physical therapy. (e.g., wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetic)
• Create an environment and a culture that enables the facility to fulfill its mission.
• Must document changes and follow up on condition.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of School of Physical Therapy Assistant

Experience:

• Minimum of three months recent experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant working in a nursing home environment preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• State of Florida Physical Therapy Assistant License
• CPR Certification

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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