Physical Therapy Assistant

Okeechobee SNF Operations, LLC; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $7,500

Job summary

Okeechobee SNF Operations, LLC is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to support resident care in a skilled nursing setting. The role involves assisting with patient transport, therapy procedures, and equipment handling under supervision, in line with each resident's care plan.

The PTA will coach residents during therapy, monitor responses, and help with ambulatory training, while ensuring compliance with agency protocols and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Physical Therapy Assistant License
• Background check Level II
• Drug screen and medical clearance

Responsibilities

• Assist in transporting residents to and from physical therapy room/area
• Demonstrate the use of medical appliances involved in physical therapy (e.g., wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, prosthetics)
• Perform physical therapy in resident room as necessary
• Assist the therapist as directed
• Assist residents in ambulatory training as directed
• Be alert to resident's response to treatment and notify therapist if required
• Ensure procedures align with the resident's care plan and advise adjustments as needed
• Assist and participate in resident assessment activities as necessary
• Provide therapy treatment in accordance with the resident's plan of care

Job description

Full Time Sign on Bonus

$7,500 paid out quarterly ($1,875)

Brief resident of procedures involved in physical therapy and prepare necessary equipment

Assist in transporting residents to and from physical therapy room/area

Demonstrate to resident and nursing personnel the use of medical appliances involved in physical therapy (e.g., wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices)

Perform physical therapy in resident room as necessary

Assist the therapist as directed

Assist residents in ambulatory training as directed

Be alert to resident's response to treatment. Notify therapist immediately for assistance if required

Ensure that physical therapy procedures are those indicated in the care plan for the resident. Advise department supervisor of any need to adjust therapy plan to match or support stated care plan goals

Assist and participate in resident assessment activities as necessary

Provide therapy treatment in accordance with the resident's plan of care

Other Requirements:

Active/Clear Florida Physical Therapy Assistant License

Pass a Level II Background Check

Must be able to pass a drug screen and be medically cleared

$35/hr

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