Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation

• Great Work Environment

• Supportive Team and Patient-Focused Culture

Job Summary

Emergence MAT is a multidisciplinary healthcare clinic in Tampa, Florida , dedicated exclusively to treating federal employees injured on the job under the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) .

We are seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our full-time team. In this role, you will work directly with patients to assist with prescribed exercises and functional activities, motivate and encourage them, and ensure adherence to the recommended plan of care. You will also maintain accurate patient documentation, prepare and sanitize equipment for therapy sessions, and help create a safe, supportive clinical environment.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, and skilled at guiding patients through recovery while maintaining compliance with OWCP and physical therapy standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients during therapeutic exercises and functional tasks, ensuring correct form, safety, and motivation.

• Review and administer individualized treatment plans for federal injured workers under OWCP guidelines.

• Accurately document treatments, patient responses, and progress in medical records.

• Set up, maintain, and sanitize all necessary therapy equipment.

• Educate patients on proper techniques, safety, and home care routines.

• Provide emotional support and encouragement to patients during recovery.

• Collaborate closely with the supervising Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license (required).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to foster a positive and motivating therapeutic environment.

• Strong documentation, organizational, and time management skills.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and/or electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

• Experience with federal workers’ compensation (OWCP) cases preferred, but not required.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced clinic.

Schedule

• Full-time: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• On-site at our Tampa, Florida location.