Assistant Physical Therapist

Description:

Description

Join the Team at Florida Spine Associates! 

Florida Spine Associates is a premier, multidisciplinary spine specialty private practice specializing in world-class orthopedic spine surgery, interventional pain management, and dedicated physical therapy. With regional clinics spanning South Florida—including Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Wellington, Delray, West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale—our elite team of board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians is dedicated to restoring our patients' quality of life using cutting-edge, innovative technologies.

Unlike facility and corporate hospital networks, Florida Spine Associates operates on an agile, independent private practice model. We offer deeply personalized, compassionate patient care and clinical autonomy. Here, you are a highly valued member of a tight-knit medical team, working in a supportive space where your voice is heard, communication is seamless, and your contributions directly shape our standard of excellence. Experience dedicated growth, team collaboration, predictable work schedules, and an atmosphere that you are part of, heard and not lost in the large hospital environment. 

As a Physical Therapist, you are responsible for performing a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to support healthcare providers in delivering high-quality patient care. This role requires a combination of medical knowledge, technical skills, and strong interpersonal abilities. We are looking for someone who thrives on patient care and compassion as you will be responsible for ensuring the well-being of patients and for providing a positive, supportive environment for patients and other staff while working in conjunction with physicians, advanced practitioners, front office and clinical staff. You will be responsible for skills, knowledge as a Physician Therapist for patient care. Orthopedic or Pain Medicine experience preferred. An Exciting opportunity to join our Delray team and Aquatic PT Center!

Core Responsibilities:

• Has a contagious and positive work ethic, inspires others, and models the behaviors of Genuine, Caring and Friendly.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication that is clear, well-organized, and demonstrates an understanding of patient needs.
• Utilizes genuine and positive communication to make each patient feel informed, understood, and special.
• An effective team member who contributes valuable ideas and feedback and can be counted on to meet commitments.
• Pursue activities with focus and drive, defines work in terms of success, and can be counted on to complete goals.
• Adherence to standards of business conduct and compliance.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities - Clinical Assessment & Diagnoses

• Conduct comprehensive initial evaluations of musculoskeletal and neurological movement dysfunctions.
• Review complex medical histories, diagnostic imaging reports, and physician referrals.
• Establish clear, functional, short- and long-term therapeutic goals.

Treatment Implementation

• Deliver advanced hands-on manual therapy, including joint and spinal mobilization.
• Design progressive, evidence-based therapeutic exercise protocols.
• Utilize modalities when clinically indicated.

Collaboration & Case Management

• Coordinate directly with referring orthopedic surgeon and Pain Management within the pracitce regarding post-operative restrictions.
• Complete timely, legally compliant documentation using our outpatient Electronic Medical Record (EMR) platform.
• Supervise and mentor physical therapist assistants (PTAs) and technicians.

Patient Education

• Instruct patients and families on safe home exercise programs and biomechanical modifications.
• Educate patients on pain neuroscience, lifestyle modifications, and long-term injury prevention.

Required Qualifications

• Degree: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Active Florida Physical Therapist license in good standing.
• Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification.
• Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in an outpatient orthopedic or sports medicine clinic (highly motivated new graduates with strong clinical rotations will be considered). Aquatic therapy a plus for Delray but not required. Training can be provided.

Physical Requirements

• Stamina: Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout an 8-to-10 hour shift.
• Strength: Capability to safely lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds during patient transfers and guarding.
• Dexterity: High manual dexterity and tactile sensitivity to perform precise joint mobilizations and manual techniques.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive base salary with quarterly performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous continuing education (CEU) stipend and dedicated paid time off for courses.
• 4% match on 401(k) retirement plan after 1st year. 
• Mentorship programs for early-career therapists.

PI0756a207556b-31181-41372454