Physical Therapy Assistant

Miami Sports Medicine; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Sports Medicine in Miami, FL is seeking a motivated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our orthopedic practice. The PTA will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients recover from orthopedic injuries, surgeries, and sports-related conditions.

The PTA will provide hands-on treatment and therapeutic exercises under supervision, with goals to improve strength, mobility, function, and recovery. Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to patient care.

Qualifications

• Active Florida LPTA license in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain.
• Experience in orthopedic or sports medicine preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of orthopedic rehab and post-op protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy treatments and therapeutic exercises per plan of care.
• Work with patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries and injuries.
• Treat conditions involving shoulder, knee, ankle, and other musculoskeletal injuries.
• Assist patients with strengthening, stretching, ROM, balance, coordination, and functional activities.
• Provide therapeutic activities and modalities as directed by the PT.
• Monitor patient progress and report concerns to the PT.
• Educate patients on exercises, body mechanics, and home programs.
• Maintain accurate documentation of treatments and patient responses.
• Assist with patient flow and keep the treatment area organized and clean.
• Follow clinical, safety, infection-control, and documentation requirements.
• Communicate professionally with physicians, therapists, patients, and staff.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Perform other duties related to patient care as assigned.

Skills

LPTA license (Florida)

PTA clinical skills

CPR/BLS certification

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Orthopedic/Sports rehab

Patient education

Education

Graduate of PTA program

Florida PTA license

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our orthopedic practice. The PTA will work with patients recovering from orthopedic injuries, surgeries, and sports-related conditions, including injuries involving the shoulder, knee, ankle, and other musculoskeletal conditions.

The PTA will provide hands-on treatment and therapeutic exercises under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, with the goal of helping patients improve strength, mobility, function, and overall recovery.

• Provide physical therapy treatments and therapeutic exercises according to the established plan of care.
• Work with patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries and injuries.
• Treat conditions involving the shoulder, knee, ankle, and other orthopedic and sports-related injuries.
• Assist patients with strengthening, stretching, range-of-motion, balance, coordination, and functional exercises.
• Provide therapeutic activities and modalities as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Monitor patient progress and tolerance to treatment and report concerns or changes to the Physical Therapist.
• Educate patients on exercises, proper body mechanics, and home exercise programs as directed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of treatments and patient responses.
• Assist with patient flow and maintain an organized and clean treatment area.
• Follow all clinical, safety, infection-control, and documentation requirements.
• Communicate professionally with physicians, physical therapists, patients, and other staff members.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
• Perform other duties related to patient care as assigned.

• Current Florida Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) license in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain.
• Previous orthopedic or sports medicine experience preferred.
• Knowledge of orthopedic rehabilitation and post-operative protocols preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with patients of varying ages and physical abilities.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary orthopedic team.

• Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to assist and safely transfer patients when necessary.
• Ability to demonstrate therapeutic exercises and physical therapy techniques.
• Ability to lift, move, and position equipment and supplies as required.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation