What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant position at The Orthopedic Clinic?
Description
Live your life in full motion!
Join our Team to put the FUN in functionality!!
We are the leaders in the orthopedic community of East Central Florida, The Orthopedic Clinic has served our community since 1961. We get our patients back to the life they love with high quality, individualized orthopedic care. The Orthopedic Clinic is seeking an enthusiastic and driven candidate that has previous outpatient physical therapy experience to join our dynamic team as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
The Physical Therapy Assistant will work directly with our patients on restoring their functionality and alleviating their pain. Our Physical Therapy Assistants will focus on administering medically prescribed therapy as outlined by treatment plan coordinated with our Physicians and Physical Therapists. This role requires experience with hands on patient care in an outpatient setting, exemplary customer service skills and a passion for quality healthcare.
We believe every patient should receive the best possible care, our practice offers an array of services specializing in general orthopedics, spine care, sports reconstruction, adult reconstruction and non-surgical treatments. We currently have eleven Orthopedic Surgeons, one Interventional Pain Management Physician, Mid-Level Providers, and a Physical Therapy team who serve patients at four locations within Volusia and Flagler counties.
What the Physical Therapy Assistant will do:
- Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities
- Evaluates effects of physical therapy treatments by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications
- Documents patient care services by charting HER
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Requirements
Experience and Abilities:
- Current Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant Florida license
- Previous customer service experience, preferably in medical/healthcare setting
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Products, EPM and EHR software applications, preferably Athena
- Valid Driver’s License / Clean driving record / Proof of auto insurance
The Orthopedic Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants and/or employees are considered for hire, promotion and job status, without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, age, sex (including sexual harassment, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability or handicap, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran, or current or future military status or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. The Orthopedic Clinic is a drug free workplace all applicants under consideration for employment will be background checked as part of the hiring process.
