Physical Therapy Assistant

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Florida seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to join their team. The role involves planning and implementing treatment programs for patients under the direction of a physical therapist. Candidates should have graduated from an approved program and hold current licensure in Florida. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to quality healthcare in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred: 2 years treating patients in an outpatient orthopedic setting.
• Current Licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, organization and implementation of treatment programs for patients.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team.

Education

Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Job description

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.

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

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