Physical Therapist Assistant

Award Care at Colonial Lakes•Winter Garden, FL

22h

About The Position

Award Care Health Group is seeking Physical Therapist Assistants to work at its Colonial Lakes location in Winter Garden, Florida. The role supports the facility’s physical therapy services and programs, assists residents with treatment and mobility, and helps contribute to a caring team environment. The posting lists full-time and part-time availability and describes pay as $30–$37 per hour based on experience; the listing header separately gives a salary range of $38–$53 per hour. The position requires graduation from a physical therapist assistant school, a Florida Physical Therapy Assistant License, and CPR certification. At least three months of recent experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant in a nursing home environment is preferred. The position requires a background check.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of Physical Therapy Assistant.
State of Florida Physical Therapy Assistant License.
CPR certification.
A background check is required.

Nice To Haves

At least three months of recent experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant working in a nursing home environment.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing physical therapy services, programs, and activities as directed.
Assist with interpreting physical therapy policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and family members as necessary.
Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans, and resident assessments.
Initiate individual restorative programs for residents in conjunction with their plans of care.
Explain physical therapy procedures to residents and prepare necessary equipment.
Reassure residents before and during therapy treatment.
Monitor residents’ responses to treatment and notify the therapist immediately when assistance is required.
Assist residents with ambulatory training as directed.
Demonstrate use of physical therapy-related medical appliances to residents and nursing personnel as necessary, including wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetics.
Help create an environment and culture that enables the facility to fulfill its mission.
Document changes in residents’ conditions and follow up.