Job Description

Job description: 

• Fulltime Physical Therapy Assistant
• Bradenton, Fl.

We are looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant to work at our Bradenton Campus. Therapy services will be provided to individuals with intellectual and developmental delays on The Loveland Center’s campus.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide Physical Therapy treatments to patients according to treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist.
• Assist the Physical Therapist with the establishment of goals and POC.
• Observe, record, and report to the patient conditions, reactions, and responses related to treatment.
• Maintain daily records of treatments and document progress notes on patients as directed by the Physical Therapist and company policy.
• Reports to work as scheduled.
• Communicate with Physical Therapists in consulting with family members, physicians, and other health care professionals, as appropriate.
• Practice efficient use and selection of supplies and equipment.

Essential Job Requirements:

• Active State license required in good standing.

Education:

• Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant.

Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience preferred, open to new graduates.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of Physical Therapy theory, procedures, practices, and equipment.
• Good communication skills. 
• A proactive, positive approach to problem-solving.
• Thorough knowledge of possible hazards/necessary precautions/remedial measures in the treatment and care of clients.
• Ability to assess and implement treatment programs for simple and complex therapy diagnoses.

Job Type: 

• Full-time.

Salary: 

• $ 65,000 per hour.

Medical specialties:

• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine.

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