Physical Therapy Assistant - PRN

Exalt Health Rehabilitation Hospital Sarasota, LLC • Lakewood Ranch, FL

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About The Position

Exalt Health is an acute rehabilitation hospital providing intensive rehabilitation for patients with complex rehabilitative needs. Patients admitted to the hospital must be able to tolerate three hours of intensive rehabilitation services per day.

The Physical Therapy Assistant is part of an interdisciplinary team and works under the supervision of licensed physical therapists to deliver rehabilitation programs. The role provides direct patient care, educates patients and families, and collaborates with healthcare professionals to support patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state where currently practicing.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Associate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
• Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
• Proficiency in documentation and medical record keeping.
• Strong understanding of current trends and best practices in rehabilitation medicine.
• Promotes a healing environment, uses resources effectively, supports patient rights, and promotes patient satisfaction.
• Highly organized; able to prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks, meet time constraints and deadlines, and maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to communicate effectively in spoken and written English and write legibly.
• Works cooperatively with coworkers and other hospital employees.
• Proficient in a Microsoft Windows environment, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of inpatient rehabilitation experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient interviews and physical examinations to gather information and assess needs.
• Implement physical therapists’ treatment plans, including therapeutic exercises, gait training, and manual therapy techniques.
• Instruct and motivate patients to perform exercises and activities of daily living safely and effectively.
• Monitor patient progress, document treatment sessions, and report findings to the physical therapist.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatment plans, and home exercise programs.
• Assist with ambulation training and use of assistive devices.
• Maintain a clean and safe treatment environment.
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with nurses, doctors, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Stay current on trends and best practices in physical therapy.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree