Physical Therapy Assistant (10885)

Southern Sports Medicine Partners; Cape Coral (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

401(k)

life/disability insurance

Job summary

Jaffe Sports Medicine in Cape Coral, FL is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant to join a growing practice. The PTA will provide rehabilitative care under a supervising PT, helping patients restore function, reduce pain, and improve mobility in an outpatient setting.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, adherence to safety and regulatory standards, and participation in education and documentation to support optimal outcomes for diverse patients.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Current active and unrestricted PTA licensure/certification.
• Experience in health care or outpatient rehabilitation preferred.
• Good physical stamina and excellent interpersonal/communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist.
• Administers treatment programs for patients and documents care in charts.
• Assists patients with exercises, mobility activities, and use of devices.
• Instructs and counsels patients on regimens, growth, development, and wellness.
• Maintains safe, clean clinical environment and adheres to infection-control policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

Associate degree PTA program

PTA licensure/certification

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: JSM Cape Coral - Cape Coral, FL 33990Travel Percentage: NegligibleJob Category: Health CareJaffe Sports Medicine, a PartnerCare affiliated company, is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant, to join our growing and established practice in Cape Coral, FL.

Our practice focuses on taking care of the patient with a comprehensive plan, delivering high customer service, keeping patients safe and well-informed and reducing patients' pain as much as possible.

We are committed to the betterment of our communities by providing comprehensive pain management care led by interventional pain specialists so that our patients can live their best functional lives. Our team of physicians, nurses, anesthesiologists, and staff are dedicated to ensuring that patients can improve their quality of life with pain relief that involves the use of cutting-edge technology.

We believe we will be successful in our mission by living by a set of values we hold in high regard that drive what we do every day. The values we believe in and that you can count on are:

Compassion.

We genuinely care for the well-being of our patients and each other and are committed to supporting each other with kindness and compassion.

Accountability.

We are dedicated to providing the highest standards of care and being accessible to our patients and each other with integrity and professionalism.

Respect.

We treat every individual with dignity and foster an environment of diversity, collaboration, and respect ensuring that everyone feels valued and heard.

Excellence.

We strive for excellence in delivering the best outcomes for our patients and creating a fulfilling work environment that provides opportunities for growth and career advancement.

Together, we will be the most trusted source for pain management care. Our organization will grow rapidly, and we will maintain a culture of high performance.

Success will be the result of the team.

The Physical Therapist is responsible for delivering comprehensive rehabilitative care aimed at restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, and preventing or minimizing permanent physical disabilities in patients affected by injury or disease. This role also promotes overall fitness and health through individualized treatment plans and patient education.

Physical Therapy Assistant Job Responsibilities:

• Promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist.
• Contributes to a physical therapist’s effectiveness by identifying patient care issues.
• Administers treatment programs for patients.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, and obtaining updating, and studying therapy histories.
• Evaluates abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist’s interpretations of patient evaluations and test results.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises and instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities.
• Helps patients in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal growth and development information, and promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, and adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Maintains production objectives by noting current treatment trends and monitoring actual physical therapy services rendered to production objectives.
• Maintains legal and accreditation compliance by adhering to policy positions concerning federal, state, and local regulations and JACHO standards.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading periodicals, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances physical therapy reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

PartnerCare offers competitive compensation, superior benefits, and so much more!

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k)
• life/disability insurance

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Licensing Requirements:

• Masters / Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university.
• Current active and unrestricted (without sanctions) State License.
• Basic Life Support/Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Experienced preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply!

About the Practice:

Jaffe Sports Medicine (JSM), founded in 1995, is a medical practice with board-certified physicians in Interventional Pain Management, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Orthopedic Surgery, and a team of licensed Physical Therapists. Our practice blends rehabilitation medicine, pain specialists, and therapeutic services all under one roof. Conveniently located clinics in Downtown Naples, North Naples, and Cape Coral, JSM delivers expedited care, allowing quick evaluations and recovery strategies, without long wait times.

Jaffe Sports Medicine is an affiliate of PartnerCare, a leading provider of interventional pain management and musculoskeletal services headquartered in Tampa, FL. Across over 30 locations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Mississippi, and Tennessee, PartnerCare provides comprehensive care to its patients, offering minimally invasive alternatives to surgery that address the root causes of patients’ pain and help them live their best lives possible.

PartnerCare is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace that is free of harassment and discrimination. We base our employment decisions solely on business needs, job requirements, and qualifications. We do not tolerate discrimination or bias based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

QualificationsEducation and Experience:

• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program
• National PTA certification/licensure
• Experience in a health care setting or outpatient rehabilitation clinic preferred
• Physical stamina and fitness
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to physically work with the patients during their course of treatment, helping them to perform exercises correctly

Partnercare is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace that is free of harassment and discrimination. We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements, and qualifications — that's all. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, health, personal beliefs, age, family or parental status, or any other status. We don't tolerate any kind of discrimination or bias, and we are looking for teammates who feel the same way.