Physical Therapist Assistant- Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital-Lakeland, FL

Orlando Health • Lakeland, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Orlando Health is opening a new facility in Summer 2026 at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL. The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide Physical Therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, aiming to achieve optimal functional outcomes for each patient or client.

Requirements

• Associate degree or graduate from an accredited two-year college program in Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Current license in the State of Florida as Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
• None.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to appropriately treat patients according to professional standards of practice.
• Interpersonal communication skills include the ability to coordinate patient care with other team members, and counsel patients and their families.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Maintain a cheerful, active area in which to treat.
• Demonstrates caring, honesty and open communication with all and encourages a smart and professional appearance in self and others.
• Participates in Quality Assessment, program development, student supervision, assigned committees, safety and infection control as required.
• Demonstrates an awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Practices efficient use and selection of supplies and equipment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• The Physical Therapist Assistant must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Drug Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts
• Paid Time Off (accrued)
• Education Assistance: Preferred Education Program-100% PAID Tuition, Tuition reimbursement & repayment of previous loans
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Family Care Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree