What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant position at Optimal Performance and Physical Therapies?
Company Description
Optimal Performance & Physical Therapies (OPPT) is a Florida-based, private, Therapist-owned group of outpatient rehabilitation clinics. With 19 facilities in the Tampa Bay Area and an additional Hand, Occupational, and Physical Therapy clinic in the Kendall area of Miami, OPPT serves patients across Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk, Manatee, and Dade counties. As the largest Therapist-owned outpatient provider in Central Florida, OPPT is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site position located in Bradenton, FL for a Physical Therapist Assistant. The Physical Therapist Assistant will work under the supervision of licensed Physical Therapists, assisting in implementing treatment plans, providing care to patients, and supporting their rehabilitation goals. Responsibilities include helping patients perform therapeutic exercises, tracking their progress, and ensuring the delivery of quality care in compliance with treatment protocols and safety standards.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in Physical Therapy techniques and practices
- Experience in Patient Care and providing Quality Patient Care
- Familiarity with Rehabilitation practices and experience working with Orthopedics
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with patients and a multidisciplinary team
- Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Florida
- CPR certification is required