Physical Therapist Assistant, (PTA)

Aviata Health Group is looking for Physical Therapist Assistants to join our family!

Do you thrive in a family/team environment and desire to make a difference in the lives of others while advancing your skills? Are you caring and compassionate? If this sounds like you, let's talk!

Full time - $27 - $37 an hour. Based on years of experience.

PRN - $35 - $42 an hour. Based on years of experience

Full Time Benefits

• Pay rate: Competitive. Additional holiday pay and overtime hours may apply.
• Access to online learning 24/7
• Health insurance for the entire family!
• 401k
  
  
  

Major Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluation and direction our physical therapy service as well as it programs and activities as direct.
• Assist in interpreting physical therapy policies and procedures to personnel residents, family members, etc. as necessary.
• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans, resident assessment.
• Initiate individual restorative program for residents in conjunction with the residents’ plan of care.
• Brief resident of procedures involved in physical therapy and prepare necessary equipment.
• Reassure resident before and during therapy treatment.
• Be alert to resident’s response to treatment. Notify therapist immediately for assistance if required.
• Assist residents in ambulatory training as directed.
• Demonstrate to resident and nursing personnel, as necessary, the use of medical appliances involved in physical therapy. (e.g., wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetic)
• Create an environment and a culture that enables the facility to fulfill its mission.
• Must document changes and follow up on condition.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of School of Physical Therapy Assistant
  
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum of three months recent experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant working in a nursing home environment preferred.
  
  
  

Licenses/Certifications:

• State of Florida Physical Therapy Assistant License
• CPR Certification
• We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.