Physical Therapy Assistant

Leon Medical Centers • Miami, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Physical Therapy Assistant!

Are you passionate about helping others regain their strength and mobility? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team! In this role, you will work closely with licensed physical therapists to provide high-quality care to patients recovering from injuries, surgeries, or chronic conditions.

Requirements

• Associates degree obtained from a program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) and the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
• Valid Florida Physical Therapy Assistant License
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Physical Therapy Assistant
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be patient in dealing with an elderly population and sympathetic to hearing or vision deficiencies.
• Fluent in English and Spanish required in order to communicate with our patient community

Responsibilities

• Instructs, motivates, safeguards, and assists patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.
• Monitors patient's progress and provides feedback to the physical therapist
• Communicate with or instruct caregivers or family members on the patient's therapeutic activities or treatment plans.
• Performs routine treatment/care, services and procedures in accordance with plan of care delegated and supervised by the therapist

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree