Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Sign-On or Relocation packages available for Full Time
- Under New Management
- Competitive Wages
- Employee Appreciation
The Villages Rehab is looking for an outstanding PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant) to join their Team!
What we offer you as the PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant):
Competitive Pay
Paid Time Off
Medical * Dental * Vision * Life * STD Insurances.
401K retirement plan.
ABOUT THE VILLAGES REHABILIATION AND NURSING CENTER - Located in Lady Lake, FL, we are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect, dignity. It is also a great working environment for our staff as we truly value and appreciate each member of our team!
Summary of the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA):
A PTA is responsible for assisting Physical Therapist in helping patients recover and rehabilitate from the effects of a serious illness, injury or medical event, regaining their own best possible level of functional ability, well-being and independence.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities of the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA):
· Promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist.
· Contributes to a physical therapist’s effectiveness by identifying patient care issues.
· Administers treatment programs for patients.
· Assesses patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, and obtaining updating, and studying therapy histories.
· Evaluates abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist’s interpretations of patient evaluations and test results..
· Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises and instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities.
· Helps patients in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
· Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal growth and development information, and promoting wellness and health maintenance.
Job Requirements of Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA):
· Current Florida License as a PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant)
· Current CPR
· At least one (1) experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem
Pay: $30.43 - $36.65 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Lady Lake, FL 32159 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lady Lake, FL 32159: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person