Physical Therapist Assistant - Palm Harbor, FL
About The Position
The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide outpatient rehabilitation to patients with traumatic brain injuries in Palm Harbor, Florida. The role involves delivering and monitoring rehabilitation under the guidance of a physical therapist, supporting patients through targeted exercise programs and specialized therapeutic modalities, and prioritizing patient safety and comfort. The assistant will also maintain compliant clinical documentation, educate patients and families on home care and recovery strategies, and manage equipment upkeep. TBI experience is helpful but not required, and new graduates are welcome. The client is a growing Florida healthcare organization that emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered, individualized care and describes its management as highly rated, with low employee turnover and a focus on work/life balance. Compensation is $30–$37+ per hour, based on experience. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The opportunity is 100% outpatient.
Requirements
- Active Florida Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license.
- Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy Assisting from an accredited program.
- Knowledge of physical therapy techniques and procedures.
- Excellent communication skills for working with patients and healthcare teams.
- Strong understanding of human anatomy and physical therapy principles.
- Ability to assess patient conditions and modify treatments based on feedback from the physical therapist.
- Patience and empathy when dealing with patients.
Nice To Haves
- Experience treating traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients; helpful but not required.
- Prior personal injury experience preferred.
- New graduates are welcome.
Responsibilities
- Directly deliver and monitor patient rehabilitation under the guidance of a physical therapist.
- Instruct patients through targeted exercise programs.
- Administer specialized therapeutic modalities, including ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
- Prioritize patient safety and comfort throughout each session.
- Maintain meticulous, compliant clinical documentation.
- Educate patients and their families on home care and recovery strategies.
- Manage equipment upkeep.
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental stipends
- Pet insurance
- HSA account
- Legal plan
- Chaplain services
- Counseling benefit
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with 3% employer match
- CEU reimbursement
- Two weeks of paid vacation
- Paid federal holidays
- Four paid sick days
- Company-provided executive life coach
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
