Cardiology, Clinical Study Publications, Clinical Support, Conferences, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Healthcare, Infection Control, Iontophoresis, Orthotics, Outpatient Care, Patient Education, Patient Safety, Physical Therapy, Prosthetics, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Safety Standards, Time Management, Treatment Plan, Ultrasound
Job Title
Physical Therapist Assistant
LocationFlorida
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Outpatient | Days
Key Responsibilities- Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the supervising Physical Therapist, including posture training, strengthening exercises, balance and coordination exercises, joint mobility, and functional skills training.
- Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, and assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs, demonstrating proper guarding techniques and safety awareness.
- Administer therapeutic modalities including ultrasound, hot/cold packs, whirlpools, paraffin bath, iontophoresis, fluidotherapy, and TENS units.
- Monitor patient responses to treatment and intervene as necessary, documenting patient progress, response to treatment, and patient and family education.
- Educate patients and families on proper body mechanics and prescribed equipment use.
- Collaborate with other healthcare disciplines, participate in team conferences, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications- Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license or eligibility to practice in the state of Florida.
- Experience working in an outpatient physical therapy setting.
- Proficiency in applying therapeutic interventions including therapeutic exercise, modalities, and gait training.
- Ability to maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Commitment to patient and employee safety standards, including safe patient handling and infection control protocols.
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience with community re-entry training and endurance/cardiac rehabilitation programs.
- Familiarity with a broad range of therapeutic modalities including aquatic therapy and air splints.
- Strong customer service orientation with the ability to build professional relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff.
Why Join Us- Join a team-oriented outpatient environment that prioritizes superior patient care and a culture of safety for both patients and staff.
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced therapy professionals and contribute to meaningful patient outcomes in a supportive clinical setting.
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing