Physical Therapy Assistant

Addison Kenway.•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A well-run skilled nursing facility in North Tampa is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to join its rehabilitation team. The PTA works under licensed Physical Therapists and treats a geriatric population by carrying out each resident’s plan of care. New graduates are welcome and will receive mentorship from an experienced rehabilitation team. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with no weekend rotation. The PTA may choose an eight-hour work window each day between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. The productivity target is 90 percent. The position offers a competitive hourly rate based on experience; final compensation is set by the hiring manager and discussed with qualified candidates during interviews.

Requirements

Associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Active Florida PTA license, or eligibility to obtain one by the start date.
Current CPR certification.
Comfort with electronic documentation.
Strong communication and time management skills.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Skilled nursing or geriatric experience.
New graduates are welcome.

Responsibilities

Carry out residents’ plans of care under the direction of licensed Physical Therapists.
Provide therapeutic exercise, gait and transfer training, balance work, fall prevention, and functional mobility training.
Screen residents as scheduled and refer them to a Physical Therapist when needed.
Report objective progress within the PTA scope of practice.
Promptly document treatments in the electronic medical record.
Teach residents and families home exercise programs and safety techniques.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.