Physical Therapy Assistant

The CORE Institute; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule options

Full and part-time availability

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Florida is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to establish communication with staff, document patient care, and comply with healthcare regulations. The role requires an Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy Assistance and at least one year of experience in an outpatient clinic. Ideal candidates should possess strong decision-making, problem-solving skills, and be able to effectively engage with patients of diverse backgrounds. Flexibility in schedule is available, with both full and part-time options.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
• Minimum of one year experience in an out-patient Physical Therapy clinic.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains effective communication with physicians, staff, and other departments.
• Documents care and other patient information for the medical record.
• Complies with department policies and procedures and state regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of physical therapy principles, standards, and practices

Critical communication skills

Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills

Skill in coaching and communicating with diverse learners

Knowledge of OSHA and infection control regulations

Education

Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapist Assisting

Job description

Flexible schedule, full and part time options available.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Establishes and maintains effective communication with physicians, staff, and other departments.
• Executes plan of care within and in full compliance with state board recommendations and guidelines.
• Responds to patient questions and inquiries as required to resolve problems and maintain high patient standards.
• Documents care and other patient information for the medical record and per state practice act.
• Fully integrated as the primary member of the treatment team for each case in caseload.
• Complies with department policies and procedures and state regulations for OSHA and infection control.
• Assists with training Physical Therapy Technicians.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Requires an Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program

Experience

Minimum of one year experience in an out-patient Physical Therapy clinic or equivalent experience.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of physical therapy principles, standards, and practices.
• Knowledge of how to use the physical therapy equipment.
• Knowledge of company policies, OSHA, and infection control regulations.
• Consistently using effective problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Skill in coaching successfully and communicating with a wide variety of learning styles.
• Critical communication skills.
• Skill in recognition of fall risk patients/high risk or non‑compliance patients.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate clearly and engage fully with providers, each patient, and any appropriate family members/support structures.
• Ability to interpret appropriately physical therapy plan of care, participate in the development of progressions within the plan of care, and execution of the plan of care for every patient.
• Ability to use effective problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to integrate and communicate fully in a team atmosphere to best support patients/clients and colleagues/coworkers.
• Ability to work with and engage fully with patients of all ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities.
• Ability to engage fully with all patients, colleagues, and co‑workers.
• Ability to work with and support patients with a wide range of physical abilities.
• Ability to use the computer system to document patient medical records.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
• Requires occasional support all size patients in transfers.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. Demands of kneeling, squatting, overhead lifting. Ability to lift 50 lbs.

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