The Pearl at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center - Wilton Manors, FL
posted 26 days ago
Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level
Wilton Manors, FL
About the position
The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) position at The Pearl at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center involves assisting physical therapists in providing therapeutic services to residents in a skilled nursing facility. The role focuses on improving mobility, relieving pain, and promoting overall fitness and wellness, particularly for the geriatric population.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Physical Therapist (PT) with therapies designed to improve mobility.
- Help relieve pain and prevent or limit permanent physical disability.
- Promote overall fitness and wellness among residents.
- Perform functional therapeutic activities to assist residents in improving their experience.
- Evaluate and treat residents independently without direct supervision.
Requirements
- Possess a valid license in the state of practice.
- Demonstrated passion for working with the geriatric population.
- Ability to evaluate and treat independently without direct supervision.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) is preferred but not required.
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary
- Insurance
- Fringe benefits
- Employee perks
- KinderCare discount
- Plum benefits (discounted tickets to destinations and attractions)
