Physical Therapy Assistant - Full Time

MEP Health; Lehigh Acres (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Performance incentives

Recognition programs

Job summary

MEP Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to implement treatment plans under supervision, instruct patients in exercises, and educate families to promote well-being.

You will assist with active and passive therapies, monitor responses, and document changes for the healthcare team, while adapting care to diverse home settings.

Weekend rotations and a comprehensive benefits package accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Licensed or certified to practice physical therapy assistance in the state.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation or access to public transit.
• Availability for weekend rotations.

Responsibilities

• Follow state laws and PT guidelines to deliver safe, qualified care.
• Assist patients with active/passive exercises, gait, ADL, transfers, safety, and prosthetic training.
• Monitor and document patient responses; report changes to the healthcare team.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapy techniques.
• Adapt care to diverse home environments and patient needs.

Skills

CPR certification

Mobility assistance

Transfers

Driver's license

Education

Licensed or certified to practice physical therapy assistant in the state

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant

Responsible for implementing treatment plans under supervision, providing patient exercise instruction, and education to enhance well-being.

Key Duties Include

• Following state laws and supervising PT guidelines to deliver safe, qualified care
• Assisting patients with active/passive exercises, gait, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training
• Monitoring and documenting patient responses, reporting changes to the healthcare team
• Educating patients, families, and caregivers on therapy techniques
• Adapting to diverse home environments and patient needs

Qualifications

• Licensed or certified to practice physical therapy assistance in the state
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation or access to public transit
• Availability for weekend rotations

Preferred Skills

• CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
• Physical ability to assist with mobility, lifting, and transfers

This role offers a competitive pay range, performance-based incentives, and benefits including health, retirement, and recognition programs. It emphasizes delivering equitable, quality care in diverse home settings and fosters professional growth in a supportive environment.