Job description
We are looking for an educated and licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Lakeworth and Boca Raton to help patients improve their mobility and move forward in their place of residence. You will work closely and under the direction of the physical therapist, treating patients with medical problems or other conditions that limit their ability to move or perform functional activities.
Responsibilities
- Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
- Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
- Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences
- Recommend options, courses of action, or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety, and comfort
- Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
- Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services
- Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
- Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
- Participate in inpatient status judgments
- Adhere to ethical and legal standards
- Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge
Skills
- Proven working experience as a physical therapist assistant
- Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
- Hands-on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training, and physical modalities
- Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
- Health care administration and documentation skills
- License to practice or relevant certification
- Associate or BS degree in PTA
- The following CE's: HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer's, OSHA
- Driver’s License
- Social security card or US passport
- Malpractice/Professional liability insurance
- Auto insurance
- CPR current
- Tuberculosis tests: PPD or Chest X-ray
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $45 per visit
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 12 per week
Experience:
- Home Health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- PTA License (Required)
Work Location: On the road