Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
On-siteZephyrhills, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Conduct physical therapy services under the supervision of licensed physical therapists, including patient assessment, treatment planning, and execution of therapeutic exercises. Perform daily diagnostic imaging coverage and manage patient care in a residential setting at 7350 Dairy Rd, Zephyrhills, FL. Maintain patient confidentiality and collaborate effectively with medical staff and other personnel. Requires Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening and licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant. Preferred qualifications include graduation from an accredited program, state licensure, and membership in the American Physical Therapy Association.
Required Qualifications
- Successful graduation from a school giving a course of not less than two years for physical therapist assistants, which has been approved for the educational preparation of physical therapist assistants by the appropriate accrediting agency recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation or the United States Department of Education at the time of her or his graduation
- passed to the satisfaction of the board an examination to determine her or his fitness for practice as a physical therapist assistant
- Must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice as a physical therapist assistant in the state of Florida
- This role requires Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience in Physical Therapy, preferred
- Member of state and national American Physical Therapy Association, preferred
- Proficient administrative and public relations skills
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in physical therapy
- Thorough knowledge of the possible hazards to patients during treatment and necessary precautionary and remedial measures
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and to obtain their cooperation in the treatment prescribed
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the medical staff and other personnel
- Demonstrate emotional stability in order to cope with the demands of both patients and employees
- Must maintain patient and employee confidentiality
- Knowledge of Medicare and third party reimbursement, preferred
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