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PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

We are looking for an educated and licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to help patients improve their mobility and move forward. You will work closely and under the direction of the physical therapist, treating patients with medical problems or other conditions that limit their ability to move or perform functional activities.

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Providing therapy to patients under the Provider's care-

It would be beneficial if you had experience helping the patient with active/isolated stretching, exercise, manual traction, trigger point release, myofascial release, muscle energy techniques, positional releases, and other types of modalities.

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Responsibilities:

  • Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner

  • Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises

  • Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences

  • Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort

  • Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury

  • Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services

  • Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information

  • Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record

  • Participate in patient status judgments

  • Adhere to ethical and legal standards

  • Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge

 

Skills:

  • Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities

  • Current knowledge of treatment practices

  • Drive to continually learn and grow

  • Professional behavior

  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills

  • Valid license to practice physical therapy IN FLORIDA

  • Graduate degree or greater in physical therapy

  • Proven working experience as physical therapist assistant

  • Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards

  • Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities

  • Ability to communicate and instruct effectively

  • Health care administration and documentation skills

  • License to practice or relevant certification

  • Associate or BS degree in PTA

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 Medical Specialty:

  • Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

  • Neurology

  • Sports Medicine

 

Job Types:

  • Paid Full-time, Part-time and PRN. Volunteer and Internships available for credits.

 

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

  • Flexible schedule

  • Professional development assistance

  • Referral program

 

Schedule:

  • Day shift

  • Monday to Friday

  • Night shift

  • On call

  • Weekend availability

  • Full Time + 1 year = possibility of overtime, bonus, raise (dependent on review)

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Minimum Pay:

  • $25 - Based on experience

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The ExerScience Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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