Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

BROWARD CHILDRENS CENTER INC•Pompano Beach, FL

43d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant helps Physical Therapists provide physical therapy treatments and procedures. In accordance with state laws, the assistant may help develop treatment plans, perform routine functions, document treatment progress, and modify specific treatments based on patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Associate degree or certification from a physical therapy program that included coursework in anatomy and physiology and clinical experience.
Valid Florida Physical Therapist Assistant License.
Valid CPR/First Aid certifications.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

Responsibilities

Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.
Observe patients during treatments, evaluate their responses and progress, and report results to the physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
Discuss and evaluate patient information with physical therapy staff and others to plan, modify, and coordinate treatment.
Communicate with and instruct caregivers and family members about patient therapeutic activities and treatment plans.
Transport patients to and from treatment areas and lift and transfer them according to positioning requirements.
Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
Administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, and heat, light, sound, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound.
Measure patients’ range of joint motion, body parts, and vital signs to assess treatment effects or support patient evaluations.
Monitor equipment operation and record equipment use and treatment administration.
Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches.