PRN Physical Therapy Assistant - Rehabilitate & Empower

Villa Health & Rehab; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; 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

Villa Health & Rehab in Florida seeks a PTA to assist our Physical Therapist in restoring patients’ mobility and independence after illness or injury in a Skilled Nursing Facility. The PTA will provide therapy under supervision, help progress patients, and support the rehab team during PRN shifts.

Ideal candidates hold a current Florida PTA license and CPR certification; SNF experience is preferred. The role offers continuing education opportunities and a patient-focused team environment.

Qualifications

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

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.
• 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.

Education

Florida PTA license

CPR certification

Job description

Villa Health & Rehab in Florida seeks a PTA to assist our Physical Therapist in restoring patients’ mobility and independence after illness or injury in a Skilled Nursing Facility. The PTA will provide therapy under supervision, help progress patients, and support the rehab team during PRN shifts.

Ideal candidates hold a current Florida PTA license and CPR certification; SNF experience is preferred. The role offers continuing education opportunities and a patient-focused team environment.