PTA Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapy Now Pinellas Park / Largo

We are in search of a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join our fast paced but fun-loving team in a relaxed and inviting work environment. We value quality treatment and take pride in our excellent outcomes. Treatments are on a true one on one environment. We rarely double treat. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to thrive in a team-based culture, while possessing the skill set to perform at a high level independently. 

Yes, we are a franchisee owned clinic. No, we do not treat our patients or employees like the big corporations and mills. We are family owned and operated and our work environment directly reflects that!

Part Time to Full Time

Flexible Days & Hours (M-F)

Minimum 24hr/week

Job description

· Administers physical therapy treatments to patients, working under direction of a Physical Therapist.

· Assists in reporting patient’s functional skills and gains to determine extent of abilities and limitations.

· Taking objective measures to determine effects of specific treatments or to assist Physical Therapist to compile data for initial evaluations/PR.

· Carries out Physical Therapist’s established plan of care for individuals or group treatment as appropriate.

· Administers active and passive therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, gait training, NMRE, modalities etc

· Documentation/ Logistics/ Patient Satisfaction

· Completes all required documentation per guidelines and timely.

· Competent in use of EMR for clinical documentation.

· Recognize barriers to admission, respond appropriately and follow up on admissions variables.

· Clean and maintain equipment and clinic environment

Requirements:

· Great attitude and a friendly smile

· Current and valid FL Physical Therapy Assistant license

· Must have graduated from an accredited physical therapy assistant program

· Team oriented

· Maintain Liability Insurance

· Outpatient Ortho/Neuro experience preferred

· Current BLS preferred

· Spanish / Vietnamese speaking a plus