Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

woodland grove health and rehab; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Continuing education credits

Job summary

Woodland Grove Health and Rehab Center in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join a skilled nursing and rehabilitation team. The PTA will assist the Physical Therapist in helping patients recover and regain functional independence in a sub-acute setting.

Requirements include a current Florida PTA license and CPR certification; SNF experience is preferred. The facility offers comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, a 401K, continuing education, and a

Qualifications

• Licensed as Physical Therapy Assistant in Florida
• Current CPR certification
• Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist Physical Therapist in patient rehabilitation and therapy planning
• Participate in patient assessment and progress documentation
• Administer treatment plans and manual exercises under supervision
• Assist patients with daily living activities and mobility training
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals and wellness strategies
• Utilize and maintain therapy equipment and devices
• Monitor patient responses and report changes to the supervising therapist
• Support overall patient care and safety within the facility

Skills

Current Florida License as PTA

CPR

SNF experience preferred

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Woodland Grove Health and Rehab Center is looking for Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join their Team!

ABOUT WOODLAND GROVE

Located in Jacksonville, 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 OF THE PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (PTA)

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 OF REGISTERED PHYSICAL THERAPISTS (PTA)

• 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 OF THE PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (PTA)

• 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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