PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant) $7,500 Sign on Bonus

Millennial Healthcare; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $7,500

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, life, and STD

401K retirement plan

Job summary

The Villages Rehab is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation team in Lady Lake, FL. This full-time role offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and STD insurances, plus a 401K plan.

As a PTA, you will support the Physical Therapist in patient rehabilitation, implement treatment programs, and help clients regain function and independence in a supportive, compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• Active Florida PTA license required.
• 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.
• Assess patients health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, and reviewing 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 guiding patients in daily activities.
• Instructs and counsels patients on therapeutic regimens and wellness.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Florida PTA license

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

The Villages Rehab is looking for an outstanding PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant) to join their Team!

$7,500 Sign on Bonus for Full-time

What we offer you as the PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant):

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

Medical * Dental * Vision * Life * STD Insurances.

401K retirement plan.

ABOUT THE VILLAGES REHABILIATION AND NURSING CENTER - Located in Lady Lake, 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, dignity. It is also a great working environment for our staff as we truly value and appreciate each member of our team!

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.
• Assess patients 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 Physical Therapy Assistant (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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