Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

iCIMS Recruiting Platform•Daytona Beach, FL

16h•$32 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Gardens Health and Rehab Center is looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join their team. Located in Daytona Beach, FL, this facility is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center dedicated to helping residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. They offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals, providing sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. The center is committed to providing compassionate care in an environment of respect and dignity, and also values its staff.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

At least one (1) experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility

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.