Physical Therapy Assistant - PTA

Access Nursecare - Aventura, FL

Full-time

Aventura, FL

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) position at Access Nursecare, Inc. involves providing direct physical therapy services to patients in their homes under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The role emphasizes flexibility in scheduling, allowing PTAs to create their own hours while delivering essential therapeutic care to enhance patients' recovery and functional abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of the physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities, and prosthetic training.
• Utilizes physical agents, including heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage.
• Observes and reports to the physical therapist and organization personnel the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition.
• Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
• Maintains necessary records, clinical notes, and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record in prescribed time frames.
• Participates in organization home care team members meetings and organization in-service education programs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with an Associate's degree in science or applied science approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
• Current certification or license as required by state law.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule