Physical Therapy Assistant →

Panhandleortho; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, accident, and

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Panhandle Orthopaedics in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Part-Time Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant for our Outpatient Orthopedic Clinic. The role supports licensed therapists under supervision, with no weekend work and benefits after 90 days.

The position offers regular weekday hours (8-5 clinic open) with competitive compensation based on experience. Responsibilities include triage, patient documentation, assisting with exams, and coordinating referrals, while maintaining clinic cleanliness

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; medical assistant certification preferred.
• Background check ability required.
• Able to use Microsoft Office and EHR systems.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Triage and escort patients to exam rooms; record vital signs.
• Assist with exams and procedures; support wound care and injections.
• Input physician orders for medications and testing.
• Schedule appointments and manage patient flow.
• Maintain patient records in the EHR system.
• Greet patients and handle general office duties.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Patient-focused

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Job description

Part TIme Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
for Outpatient Orthopedic Clinic (Pensacola, FL)

Hours:

Part time opportunity. The outpatient physical therapy department is open Monday through Friday, 8-5, with a one hour lunch break.The candidate will be taking a part time position with benefits. No weekend work.

Compensation:

Competitive compensation based on previous experience.

Physical Therapy Assistant Job Purpose:

Promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist.

Benefits - available after 90 days

• Medical, dental, vision, accident, and other insurance available
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Triage – escort patients to exam rooms, measuring and recording patient vital signs.
• Patient History – taking and documenting patient medical histories including current medications and allergies.
• Assist with exams and procedures – assist providers during exams, during pre-op calls/exams, and help with various medical procedures such as wound care and injections.
• Testing – collect urine samples for toxicology screening, drawing blood samples for lab testing.
• Sterilization/Disinfection – properly cleaning and sterilizing medical equipment and instruments, sterilize exam rooms between patients.
• Cleanliness – maintain clean, organized clinic area.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Scheduling – coordinating with front desk staff to ensure proper scheduling blocks with providers.
• Record Keeping – maintaining and updating patient records including electronic health records (EHRs), assist with clinic notes as directed by provider.
• Patient Flow – managing patient flow during clinic hours.
• Referrals – coordinating referrals to other healthcare professionals.
• Communication – communicating with patients and other healthcare providers as needed.
• Office duties – general office duties such as greeting patients, keeping inventory of various medical supplies, including DME kept on-site, and inform management when supplies are low and need to be ordered.
• Physician Orders – inputting physician-ordered prescriptions for medication, DME and testing.
• Patient education – providing basic patient education on condition(s), treatment plan, usage and fit for DME.
• Patient safety – ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for patients.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and comfortable with computer use.
• Ability to use regular office machines such as copy/scan/fax machine and mulit-line phones.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task
• Professional, dependable and patient-focused attitude.
• Previous experience with EHR systems and/or medical office preferred.

Working for Panhandle Orthopaedics

Panhandle Orthopaedics is a clinic that emphasizes working with each patient on a case by case basis, striving to be the best in produciblerelief and return to function for each patient. Correction of movement dysfunction is integral for excellence, with attention to detail and dedication toconcise patient education.