Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Outpatient - PRN

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS); Cape Coral (FL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) in Cape Coral, Florida is looking for a PRN on-call Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA). The PTA will provide physical therapy treatments, assist the Physical Therapist, and ensure proper documentation of patient care. Ideal candidates will hold a degree from an accredited program and possess strong communication and physical skills. Join a team dedicated to improving lives and valuing diversity in an inclusive work environment. This position accommodates flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a physical therapist assistant preferred.
• Ability to visualize anatomical structures and relate to therapeutic devices.
• Adhere to Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening process.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy treatments and maintain documentation.
• Respond to changes in patient’s physiological state and report changes.
• Assist in complex evaluations and treatment procedures.

Skills

Understanding of medical terminology

Coordination and dexterity

Communication skills

Strength and endurance

Education

Graduate from an approved physical therapist assistant curriculum

Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Come join our awesome team as a PRN on call Physical Therapy Assistant - Outpatient

The Gulf Coast Village Campus is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

About the job

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) will provide physical therapies and education, assist the Physical Therapist with resident/patient related activities and direct resident/patient care.

Schedule

Varies - On Call

Qualifications

• A graduate from a physical therapist assistant curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and is currently licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state (if license is available).
• Minimum of one year experience as a physical therapist assistant is preferred.
• Able to understand medical terminology and how it applies to physical therapy, to communicate with residents, staff and physicians, and how to prepare meaningful reports.
• Spatial and form perception are necessary to visualize anatomical structure of the disabled part of the body and the relation of the therapeutic devices in remedial actions.
• Coordination and dexterity are necessary when treating residents and handling therapeutic equipment.
• Ability to communicate with the residents to establish favorable attitude to motivate the resident to desired cooperation and effort in his/her rehabilitation development
• Possesses adequate strength and endurance to meet the physical demands involved in moving residents and equipment into position for treatment and in manipulating equipment and residents.

Essential Functions/Areas Of Accountability

• Perform physical therapy treatments and related duties as may be delegated by the physical therapist.
• Respond promptly to acute changes in the patient’s physiological state and to report and record pertinent changes.
• Modify treatment techniques in conference with the registered physical therapist.
• Teach patients, resident’s families and other health care providers to perform selected treatment procedures and functional activities.
• Directly assist the physical therapist in performing complex evaluations and/or treatment procedures.
• Maintain proper documentation according to state, federal and third party payor regulations.
• Maintain proper records according to facility policy and procedures.
• Perform and record, as specified by the planned treatment program, non-evaluative on-going data.

This position requires compliance with Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening process. Please see the Clearinghouse screening information here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

Benefits

In our 2025 Great Place to Work survey, employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not “just a job”.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.