PTA: Hands-on Patient Care & Therapy Plans

Okeechobee SNF Operations, LLC; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Okeechobee SNF Operations, LLC seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under a Physical Therapist's supervision. You will document treatments and patient progress while applying age-appropriate therapeutic techniques.

Requirements include an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy, valid PTA license in Florida, current CPR/First Aid certification and clinical experience; employment contingent on background screening.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Valid PTA license in state of practice (Florida).
• Current CPR and first aid certification.
• Clinical experience in a PT setting.

Responsibilities

• Administer treatment programs as established by Physical Therapists.
• Provide high-quality treatment aimed at excellent patient outcomes.
• Assess patient condition using basic biological and medical knowledge.
• Propose treatment goals and objectives.
• Implement patient treatment plans with guidance from the Physical Therapist.
• Perform patient evaluation and interventions.
• Instruct patients on physical therapy interventions, modalities and home exercise programs.

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy

PTA license (Florida)

CPR and First Aid certification

Clinical experience

Job description

Okeechobee SNF Operations, LLC seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under a Physical Therapist's supervision. You will document treatments and patient progress while applying age-appropriate therapeutic techniques.

Requirements include an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy, valid PTA license in Florida, current CPR/First Aid certification and clinical experience; employment contingent on background screening.