Physical Therapy Assistant

White Sands Integrative Medical; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

A Fort Walton Beach medical facility is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will assist patients with exercises, motivate them, and ensure their safety while correcting their form. Responsibilities also include maintaining accurate records and a clean work environment. The ideal candidate will have current state licensing for physical therapy assistance and excellent communication skills, creating a positive, nurturing environment for patients during recovery. Competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Current state licensing for physical therapy assistance required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a positive, nurturing environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite is needed.
• Ability to work well and make decisions in a high-stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with exercises and daily functional tasks while ensuring their safety.
• Administer individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Maintain accurate records of patients and their treatment progress.
• Assist patients using support devices such as walkers or wheelchairs.
• Mentor and encourage patients through major life changes.
• Maintain all equipment and ensure a clean work environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain a positive attitude

Education

Current state licensing for physical therapy assistance

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team! As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will be working closely with patients each day to assist them as they exercise or practice daily tasks, motivate and encourage them, and correct their posture or form as needed. You will also be recording accurate patient records, setting up all needed equipment and tools for each patient, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. The ideal candidate works well both independently and within a team, can maintain a positive attitude to encourage patients in recovery, and has existing knowledge of physical therapy guidelines and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients as they exercise or practice daily functional tasks by correcting form, motivating them, and ensuring their safety
• Review and administer individualized treatment plans for each patient
• Maintain accurate records for all patients, their treatment, and their progress
• Assist patients using support devices, such as a walker, cane, or wheelchair
• Mentor and encourage patients going through major life changes, providing positive support, encouragement, and simple advice for their daily lives
• Maintain all equipment, ensuring a clean, safe work environment

Qualifications

• Current state licensing for physical therapy assistance required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to create a positive, nurturing environment
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• The ability to work well and make decisions in a high-stress environment