Physical Therapy Assistant (11073)

Southern Sports Medicine Partners LLC; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Jaffe Sports Medicine in North Naples, FL seeks a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant to join a growing practice.

You will deliver comprehensive rehabilitative care under supervision, helping restore function, relieve pain, and educate patients with a focus on safety and high-quality service.

Our team values compassion, accountability, respect and excellence, offering competitive compensation and superior benefits to our staff.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current active and unrestricted State License.
• Basic Life Support/Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• New graduates welcome; experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services under supervision of a licensed PT.
• Administers treatment programs and tracks patient progress.
• Assesses patients through interviews and examinations.
• Documents care in patient records and maintains compliance.
• Promotes safety and infection-control practices in clinic.
• Assists patients with mobility aids and activities of daily living.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Team player

Education

Master's/Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

State license

BLS/ACLS certification

PTA associate degree

Job description

Jaffe Sports Medicine , a PartnerCare affiliated company, is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant , to join our growing and established practice in North Naples, 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 therapists effectiveness by identifying patient care issues.
• Administers treatment programs for patients.
• Assess patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, and obtaining updating, and studying therapy histories.
• Evaluates abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapists 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 (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life/disability insurance), and so much more!

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.

Qualifications

Education 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.