Physical Therapy Assistant | Rehab Center

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Inc. is seeking a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant to join our outpatient services in Tallahassee, FL.

The role involves planning and delivering safe, effective treatment under a licensed physical therapist, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and supporting patient care in a busy orthopedic setting. Qualified candidates must hold Florida PTA licensure and have a degree from an approved PTA program; experience in outpatient settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
• Preferred: 2 years treating patients in an outpatient orthopedic setting.
• Current Licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of Florida.
• TMH is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace; employment contingent upon background checks, health assessment, and credential/license verification.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the planning, organization and implementation of specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of safe and competent physical therapy as ordered by a physician and under the direction of a physical therapist.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team.
• May supervise work of support personnel.

Skills

Patient care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Safety compliance

Education

PTA program graduate

Job description

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.

TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:

• Level II Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
• Pediatric Intensive Care
• The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

Qualifications

Required Education:

Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant Program.

Required Experience:

Preferred: 2 years treating patients in an outpatient orthopedic setting.

Required Certification/License/Registry:

Current Licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of Florida.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.

Responsibilities

Assists in the planning, organization and implementation of specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of safe and competent physical therapy as ordered by a physician and under the direction of a physical therapist. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team. May supervise work of support personnel.

Reports: Director

Supervises: None