Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

iCIMS Recruiting Platform•Daytona Beach, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Carlton Shores Health and Rehabilitation is looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our wonderful team! Located in Daytona Beach, FL, we are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect and dignity. It is also a great working environment for our staff as we truly value and appreciate each member of our team!

Requirements

Current Florida License as a PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant)
Current CP
At least one (1) experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.

Responsibilities

Promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist.
Contributes to a physical therapist’s effectiveness by identifying patient care issues.
Administers treatment programs for patients.
Assesses patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, and obtaining updating, and studying therapy histories.
Evaluates abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist’s interpretations of patient evaluations and test results.
Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises and instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities.
Helps patients in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal growth and development information, and promoting wellness and health maintenance.