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PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Salary:
Up to $45/hour

Clewiston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is now hiring a Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA). The purpose of this position is to assist the PT diagnosis or observe patients who may benefit from therapy and requests orders for evaluation and treatment. If you are looking forward to becoming a part of a dynamic team, we would love to meet you!

We are located at 301 Gloria St, Clewiston, FL 33440.

WHY WORK FOR US? BECAUSE WE OFFER:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Daily Pay
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• Paid Time Off

• Flexible Scheduling
  - Per Diem

• Direct Deposit, and More!

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 Registered Physical Therapists (PTA):

· Current Florida License as a PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant)

· Current CPR

• At least one (1) experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.

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