Physical Therapy Assistant

Okeechobee SNF Operations, LLC; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Okeechobee SNF Operations, LLC seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under a Physical Therapist's supervision. You will document treatments and patient progress while applying age-appropriate therapeutic techniques.

Requirements include an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy, valid PTA license in Florida, current CPR/First Aid certification and clinical experience; employment contingent on background screening.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Valid PTA license in state of practice (Florida).
• Current CPR and first aid certification.
• Clinical experience in a PT setting.

Responsibilities

• Administer treatment programs as established by Physical Therapists.
• Provide high-quality treatment aimed at excellent patient outcomes.
• Assess patient condition using basic biological and medical knowledge.
• Propose treatment goals and objectives.
• Implement patient treatment plans with guidance from the Physical Therapist.
• Perform patient evaluation and interventions.
• Instruct patients on physical therapy interventions, modalities and home exercise programs.

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy

PTA license (Florida)

CPR and First Aid certification

Clinical experience

Job description

OVERVIEW:

Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care services under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapy Assistant will be responsible for documenting patient treatments, changes in condition and other pertinent information as required. The successful candidate will also provide treatment and appropriate therapeutic techniques specific to the age and condition of each patient.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer treatment programs as established by Physical Therapists
• Focus on providing the highest quality treatment for patients that allows for excellent patient outcomes
• Assess patient condition using knowledge of basic biological and medical science
• Propose treatment goals and objectives
• Implement patient treatment plans with guidance from the Physical Therapist
• Perform certain aspects of patient evaluation and interventions
• Instruct patients on physical therapy interventions, modalities and home exercise programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Associate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Valid PTA license in state of practice
• Current CPR and first aid certification
• clinical experience

*Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Florida AHCA Level 2 background screening in accordance with state regulations. https://info.flclearinghouse.com