Physical Therapy Assistant

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare leader in North Florida seeks a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to join their compassionate team. In this role, you will assist in the planning and implementation of tailored treatment programs for patients, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of physical therapy. You'll work closely with a diverse interdisciplinary team, contributing to the health and recovery of individuals in a supportive environment. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while being part of a community-focused organization that values quality care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved Physical Therapy Assistant Program is essential.
• Preferred 2 years of experience in outpatient orthopedic settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing treatment programs for patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient Treatment

Collaboration

Education

Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Job description

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community. TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:

• Level II Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
• Pediatric Intensive Care
• The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT

Assists in the planning, organization and implementation of specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of safe and competent physical therapy as ordered by a physician and under the direction of a physical therapist. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team. May supervise work of support personnel.

Reports: Director

Supervises: None

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY

Required Education:

Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant Program.

Required Experience:

Preferred: 2 years treating patients in an outpatient orthopedic setting.

Required Certification/License/Registry:

Current Licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of Florida.

If you are interested in becoming a part of TMH’s legacy of quality & compassionate healthcare, we want to know you.

Please submit your application & resume TODAY! We look forward to speaking with you.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.