Physical Therapy Assistant; PTA

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

The Ponce Care Center is looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant to join their team!

About Ponce Care Center:
Located in St. Augustine, FL, we are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility 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 twenty‑four‑hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect and dignity.

It is also a great working environment for our staff as we truly value and appreciate each member of our team.

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Continuing education credits.
• The best people, communities, and services to serve our patients and staff.

A Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for assisting a 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.

• Current Florida License as a PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant).
• Current CP.
• At least one year of experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility (preferred).

• 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 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.