North Campus Rehabilitation and Nursing Center -

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

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!

While working here, you will enjoy :

• Competitive Wages
• Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• PayActiv, Get Paid Before Pay Day
• Team Building Events
• Lots of Employee Appreciation Activities
• Friendly Fun Competitions
• Milestone Luncheons / Gifts
• Mentorship Programs
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD Insurances
• 401K retirement plan

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.
• Assesses patient 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.

Last updated : 2024-04-27