Physical Therapy Assistant - Outpatient - PRN

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) • Cape Coral, FL

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) will provide physical therapies and education, assists the Physical Therapist with resident/patient related activities and direct resident/patient care. This position is PRN on call and located at Gulf Coast Village, which is part of Volunteers of America National Services, the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Requirements

• A graduate from a physical therapist assistant curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and is currently licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state (if license is available).
• Able to understand medical terminology and how it applies to physical therapy, to communicate with residents, staff and physicians, and how to prepare meaningful reports.
• Spatial and form perception are necessary to visualize anatomical structure of the disabled part of the body and the relation of the therapeutic devices in remedial actions.
• Coordination and dexterity are necessary when treating residents and handling therapeutic equipment.
• Ability to communicate with the residents to establish favorable attitude to motivate the resident to desired cooperation and effort in his/her rehabilitation development
• Possesses adequate strength and endurance to meet the physical demands involved in moving residents and equipment into position for treatment and in manipulating equipment and residents.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one year experience as a physical therapist assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical therapy treatments and related duties as may be delegated by the physical therapist.
• Respond promptly to acute changes in the patient’s physiological state and to report and record pertinent changes.
• Modify treatment techniques in conference with the registered physical therapist.
• Teach patients, resident’s families and other health care providers to perform selected treatment procedures and functional activities.
• Directly assist the physical therapist in performing complex evaluations and/or treatment procedures.
• Maintain proper documentation according to state, federal and third party payor regulations.
• Maintain proper records according to facility policy and procedures.
• Perform and record, as specified by the planned treatment program, non-evaluative on-going data.

Benefits

• Employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not “just a job”.
• Volunteers of America National Services has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 6 years running by its employees.
• Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
• A diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree