Physical Therapist Assistant Float - Tampa Bay Area

Physical Therapist Assistant

Who is ready to join us on this mission to empower people to regain their happiness and identity, by decreasing their pain, restoring their motion and strength, and resuming activities and roles that bring them joy and a sense of purpose? We are ready! Are you?

Job Description

• Responsible for rehabilitating and providing follow-up patient treatments using the plan of care recommended by the evaluating Physical Therapist.
• Responsible for keeping the Physical Therapist up to date on any changes in patient medical status.
• Document upon each visit, patient treatment, progress, and assessment.
• Instruct patients in individualized exercise programs, within protocol parameters and plan of treatment.
• Instruct patients in gait training and proper use of assistive devices.
• Act as a clinical instructor and supervisor for P.T.A. students.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy education program
• Florida State Licensure
• CPR certification required
• Desire to make a positive impact in people's lives to help them return to living their fullest life
• Willingness to work with a diverse team of clinicians dedicated to excellence and redefining how physical therapy is perceived and administered globally
• Passion for learning and collaborating with other like-minded clinicians and physicians focused on patient-centered care

Preferred Qualifications

• WebPT experience
• Outpatient orthopedic therapy setting experience

Benefits

• Realistic scheduling and productivity goals that allow for high quality of care and delivery of services
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Reimbursement of license renewal fee & CME/CEU's required for licensing
• Competitive benefits: 401(k), PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
• 8 paid holidays a year in addition to regular Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Opportunity to work with some of the best surgeons in the country

Community Overview

Florida Orthopaedic Institute (FOI) is an orthopedic center of excellence with multiple locations in the State of Florida. As one of Florida's largest orthopedic groups, FOI's mission is to provide excellence in clinical outcomes and an exceptional patient experience, while fostering growth through teaching, education, and research in all aspects of musculoskeletal medicine. Our Physical Therapy department is a strong and rising group of clinicians, providing top-notch therapy for a variety of orthopedic conditions/injuries. The close relationship with our surgeons makes this the ideal job for someone looking for a career in physical therapy that requires teamwork, flexibility, compassion, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and critical thinking skills.