Physical Therapy Assistant

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health is seeking a Credentialed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our outpatient team in Florida. You will lead therapeutic exercises, assist gait and balance training, apply manual techniques, and document care in the EMR while educating patients and families.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary clinical team to optimize functional outcomes in a fast-paced setting. Strong licensure eligibility and patient-first mindset are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Credentialed PTA with licensure or eligibility.
• Strong clinical and patient-care skills.
• Excellent communication and education abilities.
• Attention to documentation accuracy and EMR proficiency.
• Team-oriented, patient-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead therapeutic exercises.
• Assist gait training and balance training.
• Apply manual techniques as directed.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and home strategies.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary clinical team.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient-care

Communication

Documentation accuracy

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed PTA or eligibility

Tools

EMR proficiency

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (Outpatient)

Provide hands-on physical therapy services in a busy outpatient clinic under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. Implement individualized treatment plans to help patients improve function, independence, and overall quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead therapeutic exercises
• Support gait training and balance training
• Use manual techniques as directed
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation
• Educate patients and families on care plans and home strategies
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary clinical team

Qualifications & Skills

• Credentialed Physical Therapist Assistant with applicable licensure/eligibility
• Strong clinical and patient-care skills
• Excellent communication and education abilities
• Attention to documentation accuracy and EMR proficiency
• Team-oriented, patient-first mindset