Physical Therapist Assistant

Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute•Jacksonville, FL

49d•Onsite

About The Position

Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant at San Marco Rehab in Jacksonville, Florida. The assistant provides physical therapy services to patients referred to the center, following the patient care plan and working under the supervision of a physical therapist. The position is based in a fast-paced orthopedic medical practice environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday. The role includes patient care documentation, participation in patient review conferences and in-service activities, and assistance with site-level quality, safety, utilization review, program evaluation, and infection-control activities. The assistant may supervise assigned tasks of volunteers and PTA students, subject to the stated approvals and limitations. The position offers medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) retirement plan.

Requirements

Be duly licensed under applicable state laws as a physical therapy assistant.
Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
Have one or more years of clinical experience.
Have effective communication skills and the ability to interact appropriately with patients and staff.
Be able to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Be proficient with computers.
Be able to stand for long periods and lift, bend, walk, kneel, stretch, and stoop.
Have eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity, as well as normal hearing and eyesight for patient interaction and processing patient information.
Be able to move or lift 10–15 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services according to the patient care plan and under the physical therapist’s supervision.
Complete all required documentation of patient care activities.
Follow the center’s established policies and procedures.
Perform duties assigned by the physical therapist or Site Coordinator.
Report injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment to the Site Coordinator.
Participate in patient review conferences and staffing.
Assist the Site Coordinator with Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, and Safety Committee activities.
May directly supervise assigned tasks of volunteers and PTA students, without making judgments or changes to a student’s role in the center; this responsibility requires approval by the Administrator and Site Coordinator.
Participate in center in-service activities.