Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Physical Therapy•Sun City Center, FL

15d•$26 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Select Physical Therapy is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant for its outpatient orthopedic center in Sun City, Florida. The assistant will join a team of 3 physical therapists, 1 occupational therapist, and 1 physical therapist assistant treating an outpatient orthopedic population. Center specialties include vestibular therapy and dry needling. Newly licensed and experienced outpatient PTAs are welcome to apply. The position works Monday through Friday, with some evenings until 7 p.m. Compensation is $26.00–$35.00 per hour, with the starting rate calculated based on experience. Incentives include a $10,000 bonus and an indefinite student debt repayment option of $200 per month. The PTA provides patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist, in accordance with the State Practice Act. The role implements high-quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers, and facilities while following physical therapy principles and practices and Select Medical policies and procedures. The PTA also maintains positive interactions with centers and patients and develops client relations with centers and their staff.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
Pass the national examination for PTAs certified by CAPTE.
Valid state physical therapist assistant 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 physical therapy principles and practices and Select Medical policies and procedures.
Maintain positive interactions with centers and patients.
Enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.

Benefits

$10,000 bonus.
Indefinite student debt repayment option of $200 per month.
Mentorship and orientation programs.
Generous paid time off.
Medical and prescription drug, health, vision, and dental plan offerings.
Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
Life and disability protection.
Continuing education unit (CEU) program.
Internal movement opportunities across 1,900 centers in 39 states.
Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program with professional growth, clinical expertise, and bonus incentives.