Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Paramount Healthcare; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision and life保险

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Continuing education credits

Job summary

Carlton Shores Health and Rehab in Daytona Beach, FL is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our compassionate rehab team. The role focuses on helping residents recover and maximize independence under the supervision of a physical therapist, with a sign-on bonus of $3500.

Qualified candidates hold a Florida PTA license, CPR, and prefer experience in a skilled nursing facility. We offer a supportive work environment, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continuing education.

Qualifications

• Current Florida license as a PTA.
• CPR certification or CPR training.
• One+ year experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist.
• Contribute to a physical therapist’s effectiveness by identifying patient care issues.
• Administer treatment programs for patients.
• Assess patient health by interviewing patients and performing examinations, updating therapy histories.
• Evaluate conditions by reviewing evaluations and test results.
• Perform therapeutic procedures and guide patients in exercises and daily living activities.
• Assist patients with devices such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Instruct and counsel patients on therapeutic regimens and wellness.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Florida PTA license

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Sign On Bonus $3500

Carlton Shores Health and Rehab is looking for Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our wonderful team!

ABOUT CARLTON SHORES - Located in Daytona Beach, FL, we are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect and dignity. It is also a great working environment for our staff as we truly value and appreciate each member of our team!

While working here, you will enjoy:

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance. Your well-being is important, and we value it.
• Paid time off. Because as much as you love your job, we want you to also love having time to be you.
• A 401K retirement plan. You're our company's future; let us help you take care of yours.
• Continuing education credits. Life, learning, and education are our top priorities
• The best people, the best communities, the best services for the best reason: Serving our patients. That means making sure we have the best team available who believe that taking care of our staff is just as important to us as taking care of our patients.

Summary

A PTA is responsible for assisting Physical Therapist in helping patients recover and rehabilitate from the effects of a serious illness, injury or medical event, regaining their own best possible level of functional ability, well-being and independence.

Job Requirements

• Current Florida License as a PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant)
• Current CP
• At least one (1) experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.

Essential Duties & 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.
• 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.

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