Physical Therapy Assistant

Tenet Healthcare; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Career development

HSA/FSAs

Employee Assistance program

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Critical illness insurance

Long term care

Elder & childcare

Auto & home insurance

Job summary

Tenet Physician Resources is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to work under the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist to implement treatment plans and document outcomes for patients across neonatal to geriatric ages.

You will help with tests, measurements, and ensuring equipment readiness while maintaining accurate treatment records, contributing to a patient-centered care approach.

Qualifications

• Compassionate patient care and clear communication are essential.
• Strong documentation accuracy for treatments and measurements.
• Ability to work with diverse patient ages from neonatal to geriatric.

Responsibilities

• Performs selected tests and measurements as directed by the therapist; maintains documentation on all treatments; assures appropriate equipment performance before each use.

Skills

Compassionate care

Documentation accuracy

Communication

Education

Associate of Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Tenet Physician Resources. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Tenet Physician Resources, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

At the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist, performs patient treatments as indicated by the treatment plan. Documents treatments given, including frequent and objective measurements. Works with neonatal through geriatric patients with clinical competency. Completes established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period.

Responsibilities

• Performs selected tests and measurements as directed by the therapist; maintains documentation on all treatments; assures appropriate equipment performance before each use.

Qualifications

Education:

Required: Associate of Physical Therapy Assistant, Active U.S. military service members or veterans with any military service, training, or education verified and credited by an accredited PTA program is acceptable

Experience:

Preferred: 1 year experience

Organization Description

The mission of the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute is to provide some of the most technologically advanced treatments to improve the lives of those who suffer from congenital, developmental and post-traumatic orthopedic conditions. Serving children and adults from the local community, the United States and the world, the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute offers comprehensive, coordinated care from an experienced team of professionalsdesigned for the specific needs of each patient. At the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute, our treatment philosophy focuses on reconstruction over amputation and a commitment to preserving limbs and joints and restoring function.

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