Physical Therapy Assistant

Part TIme Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
for Outpatient Orthopedic Clinic (Pensacola, FL)

Part time opportunity. The outpatient physical therapy department is open Monday through Friday, 8-5, with a one hour lunch break.

The candidate will be taking a part time position with benefits. No weekend work.

Competitive compensation based on previous experience.

Promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist.

• Medical, dental, vision, accident, and other insurance available
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off

• Triage – escort patients to exam rooms, measuring and recording patient vital signs.
• Patient History – taking and documenting patient medical histories including current medications and allergies.
• Assist with exams and procedures – assist providers during exams, during pre-op calls/exams, and help with various medical procedures such as wound care and injections.
• Testing – collect urine samples for toxicology screening, drawing blood samples for lab testing.
• Sterilization/Disinfection – properly cleaning and sterilizing medical equipment and instruments, sterilize exam rooms between patients.
• Cleanliness – maintain clean, organized clinic area.

• Scheduling – coordinating with front desk staff to ensure proper scheduling blocks with providers.
• Record Keeping – maintaining and updating patient records including electronic health records (EHRs), assist with clinic notes as directed by provider.
• Patient Flow – managing patient flow during clinic hours.
• Referrals – coordinating referrals to other healthcare professionals.
• Communication – communicating with patients and other healthcare providers as needed.
• Office duties – general office duties such as greeting patients, keeping inventory of various medical supplies, including DME kept on-site, and inform management when supplies are low and need to be ordered.
• Physician Orders – inputting physician-ordered prescriptions for medication, DME and testing.
• Patient education – providing basic patient education on condition(s), treatment plan, usage and fit for DME.
• Patient safety – ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for patients.

• High School Diploma
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and comfortable with computer use.
• Ability to use regular office machines such as copy/scan/fax machine and mulit-line phones.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task
• Professional, dependable and patient-focused attitude.
• Previous experience with EHR systems and/or medical office preferred.

Panhandle Orthopaedics is a clinic that emphasizes working with each patient on a case by case basis, striving to be the best in producible relief and return to function for each patient. Correction of movement dysfunction is integral for excellence, with attention to detail and dedication toconcise patient education.