Physical Therapy Assistant: Hands-On Patient Care

Citadel Care Centers; Florida; On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Citadel Care Centers seeks a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The PTA will document treatments and patient progress while applying therapeutic techniques tailored to each patient’s age and condition.

The role emphasizes administering established treatment programs, ensuring high-quality outcomes, and guiding patients on home exercise programs and modalities as directed by the supervising PT.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Valid PTA license in state of practice.
• Current CPR and first aid certification.
• 3+ years' clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer treatment programs as established by Physical Therapists.
• Focus on providing the highest quality treatment for patients that allows for excellent patient outcomes.
• Assess patient condition using knowledge of basic biological and medical science.
• Propose treatment goals and objectives.
• Implement patient treatment plans with guidance from the Physical Therapist.
• Perform certain aspects of patient evaluation and interventions.
• Instruct patients on physical therapy interventions, modalities and home exercise programs.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Citadel Care Centers seeks a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The PTA will document treatments and patient progress while applying therapeutic techniques tailored to each patient’s age and condition.

The role emphasizes administering established treatment programs, ensuring high-quality outcomes, and guiding patients on home exercise programs and modalities as directed by the supervising PT.