Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Medical•Jacksonville, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant will work in an outpatient orthopedic center at Select Physical Therapy, providing personalized care to patients of all ages and abilities. The role supports treatments that restore function and help patients return to sports, work, and everyday activities. The assistant provides patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist, implementing physical therapy services in accordance with applicable state practice requirements and company policies. The position is located at 2255 Dunn Ave #207, Jacksonville, Florida 32218, and is scheduled on weekdays, Monday through Friday. Compensation is $24–$35 per hour, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus offered. Full-time benefits are available to employees working at least 32 hours per week and include paid time off, medical and prescription coverage, health, vision, and dental plans, company-matching 401(k), life and disability protection, continuing education opportunities, mentorship and orientation, internal career mobility, and an outpatient clinical advancement program with bonus incentives.

Requirements

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

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, following the principles and practices of physical therapy and Select Medical policies and procedures.
Maintain positive interactions with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.