Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant

Company: Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health

Status: Full Time – Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Department: Physical Therapy

Location: Zephyrhills, FL

Job Summary: The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing Physical Therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.

• Education & Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs.
• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well‑being programs.
• Financial & Retirement – Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions.
• Work‑Life Balance – Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options.
• Family & Pet Support – Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children/elders/pets, and pet insurance.

• Demonstrates ability to appropriately treat patients according to professional standards of practice.
• Interpersonal communication skills include coordinating patient care with other team members, and counseling patients and their families.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

• Maintain a cheerful, active area in which to treat.
• Demonstrates caring, honesty and open communication with all and encourages a smart and professional appearance in self and others.
• Participates in Quality Assessment, program development, student supervision, assigned committees, safety and infection control as required.
• Demonstrates an awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Practices efficient use and selection of supplies and equipment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit, including assessment, data reflection, and interpretation for age‑specific needs.

Associate degree or graduate from an accredited two‑year college program in Physical Therapist Assistant.

Current license in the State of Florida as Physical Therapist Assistant.

Maintains current BLS/Health Care Provider certification.

None.

Orlando Health proudly embraces and honors the individuality of our team members. By sharing different ideas and perspectives and working together as a team, we are better able to relate to, care for and authentically serve our patients and families who make up the collective populations in our community. So, no matter who you are, what you believe or how you express yourself, you are welcome here.