Physical Therapist Assistant - Celebration, FL

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Celebration, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Premise is hiring a part-time Physical Therapist Assistant to provide care to client employees and their dependents at its Health Center in Celebration, Florida. The role is in a 1:1 outpatient orthopedic clinic supporting two experienced Physical Therapists in a collaborative, patient-focused environment. The position is 20 hours per week, with a flexible schedule that may be arranged over three or four days and dedicated documentation time built into the day.

The assistant administers therapeutic exercises, massage, physical modalities, and traction; supports patients in learning and improving functional and daily living activities; observes and documents patient responses and progress; and reports findings to a Physical Therapist. The role also involves fitting and training patients to use orthopedic and supportive devices, coordinating with physical therapy and other health team members, measuring range of motion and vital signs, and performing related clerical tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an approved or accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Certified or licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant if applicable in the practicing state.
• Current AHA or ARC Basic Life Support certification for medical providers; Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required depending on contract scope of services.
• At least two years of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant in an outpatient orthopedic, occupational health, or other ambulatory care clinic.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an occupational health clinic.

Responsibilities

• Administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatments, including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet and infrared treatments, and hot and cold packs.
• Administer traction to relieve neck and back pain.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in learning and improving functional activities, including perambulation, transfers, ambulation, and activities of daily living.
• Observe patients during treatments; compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress; and report findings orally or in writing to a Physical Therapist.
• Fit patients for, adjust, and train patients in the use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Confer with physical therapy staff and other health team members to exchange and evaluate patient information and plan, modify, and coordinate treatment programs.
• Perform clerical duties such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering the telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.
• Measure patients’ joint range of motion, body-part length and girth, and vital signs to assess treatment effects or assist with patient evaluations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree