Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

A PTA is responsible for assisting Physical Therapist in helping patients recover and rehabilitate from the effects of a serious illness, injury or medical event, regaining their own best possible level of functional ability, well-being and independence.

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

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• →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.