Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Select Medical•Fort Lauderdale, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Select Physical Therapy is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join its outpatient orthopedic team in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The PRN role is intended for a licensed PTA with outpatient experience who values work-life balance. The employer will coordinate coverage needs with the employee’s availability. The schedule is Mondays and Wednesdays, with increased hours available at the downtown location and the possibility of additional hours as business grows. The employer will also consider full-time work at 32 hours per week. Compensation is $26.00–$35.00 per hour, depending on experience. The PTA provides patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist, as required by the State Practice Act. The position implements high-quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers, and facilities in accordance with physical therapy principles and practices and Select Medical policies and procedures. It also involves maintaining positive interactions with centers and patients and developing client relations with centers and their staff.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by CAPTE.
Valid state physical therapist assistant license, or license in process.
CPR certification.
Outpatient experience.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist, as mandated by the State Practice Act.
Implement high-quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers, and facilities, with minimal supervision and in accordance with physical therapy principles and practices and Select Medical policies and procedures.
Maintain positive interactions with centers and patients.
Enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.