Physical Therapist Assistant, (PTA) Job at Aviata Health Group, Largo, FL

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  • Aviata Health Group
  • Largo, FL

Job Description

Aviata Health Group is looking for Physical Therapist Assistants to join our family!

Do you thrive in a family/team environment and desire to make a difference in the lives of others while advancing your skills? Are you caring and compassionate? If this sounds like you, let's talk!

Full time - $27-$37 based on years of experience

PRN - $35-$42 based on years of experience

Benefits

  • Pay rate: Competitive. Additional holiday pay and overtime hours may apply.
  • Access to online learning 24/7
  • Health insurance for the entire family!
  • 401k

Major Responsibilities

  • Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluation and direction our physical therapy service as well as it programs and activities as direct.
  • Assist in interpreting physical therapy policies and procedures to personnel residents, family members, etc. as necessary.
  • Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans, resident assessment.
  • Initiate individual restorative program for residents in conjunction with the residents’ plan of care.
  • Brief resident of procedures involved in physical therapy and prepare necessary equipment.
  • Reassure resident before and during therapy treatment.
  • Be alert to resident’s response to treatment. Notify therapist immediately for assistance if required.
  • Assist residents in ambulatory training as directed.
  • Demonstrate to resident and nursing personnel, as necessary, the use of medical appliances involved in physical therapy. (e.g., wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetic)
  • Create an environment and a culture that enables the facility to fulfill its mission.
  • Must document changes and follow up on condition.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Graduate of School of Physical Therapy Assistant

Experience:

  • Minimum of three months recent experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant working in a nursing home environment preferred.
  • Licenses/Certifications:
  • State of Florida Physical Therapy Assistant License
  • CPR Certification
  • We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Job Tags

Full time, Relief, Immediate start, Work from home,

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