Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Sign on Bonus

South Campus Care Center; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, life, and STD

401K retirement plan

Job summary

South Campus Care Center in Leesburg, FL seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join the team and assist with rehabilitating patients under a physical therapist's supervision.

Full-time staff may receive a $2,500 sign-on bonus. The facility offers comprehensive benefits including PayActiv, PTO, insurance, and a 401K plan. Prior SNF experience is preferred and Florida PTA licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Current Florida license as a PTA.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services under supervision.
• Identifies patient care issues to support a physical therapist.
• Administers treatment programs for patients.
• Assesses patient health and updates therapy histories.
• Instructs and counsels patients on regimens and wellness.

Skills

CPR Certification

Licensed PTA Florida

Education

Florida PTA license

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

South Campus Care Center is looking for Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join their Team!

Sign on Bonus for full-time $2,500

South Campus Care Center is located in Leesburg, FL, is 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:

• PayActiv, Access to Earned Income Prior to Pay Day
• Paid Time Off (Full Time or Part Time)
• Medical * Dental * Vision * Life * STD Insurances. (Full Time)
• 401K retirement plan

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.

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.

Job Requirements of Registered Physical Therapists (PTA):

Current Florida License as a PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant)

Current CPR

At least one (1) experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer https://www.eeoc.gov/poster
• Our facility uses the Florida Background Screening Clearinghouse, 435.12, Florida Statutes. Learn more at https://info.flclearinghouse.com

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