Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Outpatient Orthopedics – Jacksonville, FL (Riverside)

Relient Health•Jacksonville, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Relient Health is seeking a caring and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for an outpatient orthopedic setting in Jacksonville, FL. If you’re looking for a team-oriented environment where you can build your orthopedic skills, collaborate with physicians, and help patients return to the activities they love, this could be a perfect fit. This is a direct hire, permanent placement position with a full-time, Monday-Friday schedule. The facility is an orthopedic-only outpatient practice with a strong in-house physician referral network and a collaborative approach to care. A shared Athena EMR provides access to physician notes and imaging. A dedicated physical therapy scheduling team handles appointments, and therapists aren’t responsible for marketing or patient check-in/check-out. Therapists can focus on delivering therapy while building skills through new-graduate mentorship, continuing education, and physician-led learning opportunities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
Current FL license (or eligibility to obtain)
New grads and experienced PTAs welcome!
Interest in outpatient orthopedics and collaborative patient care
Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Provide outpatient orthopedic therapy services under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist
Carry out individualized treatment plans to improve strength, mobility, and function
Document patient progress using the organization’s shared Athena EMR
Foster strong communication with Physical Therapists, physicians, and the orthopedic care team
Help patients regain independence and return to their daily activities