What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) position at Sunset Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center?
$3000 Sign on Bonus
Sunset Lake Health and Rehab is seeking an experienced and motivated Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team.
As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), one of your duties will be to record the patient’s responses to treatments and report the outcome of each treatment to the physical therapist. You will keep the treatment area clean and organized and instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist parents as they practice exercises and functional activities. Additional responsibilities include:
- Preparing for each patient’s therapy
- Assisting in the transportation of patients when moving to or from a treatment area
- Ordering depleted supplies
- Answering the phone
- Filling out insurance forms and other paperwork
- Reading patient evaluations
- Being very familiar with the Plan of Care the physical therapist set in place for any given patient and, if need be, relaying any concerns about the Plan of Care
- Administering balance and muscle strength tests
Responsibilities and Duties
- Being a graduate from an accredited PTA school and being PTA Certified in the state of Florida
- Being a professional and ethical team player
- Being CPR certified
- Possessing basic knowledge in all the modalities
- Understanding how a goniometer and dynamometer operate
- Ability to assist in the lifting, pulling and/or pushing or patients
- You must also be compassionate, caring and truly want to help your patients achieve their maximum physical potential and level of independence
This position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Clearinghouse in compliance with Florida House Bill 531 (2025). Applicants may access required information at: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to Commute:
- Venice, FL 34292 (Required)
Work Location: In person