Physical Therapist Assistant

Overview:

Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Type: Full-time  

Salary:  $25-$29/ Hour

Job Location: Port Charlotte, Florida

Up to $2,500 in sign-on bonuses available  

At Fitness Quest Physical Therapy , we provide superior outpatient rehabilitation to our communities. Patient care is our top priority. We listen to our patients and prioritize their individual care plans, so they receive optimal benefits from their therapy. We are a growing company, with 14 clinic locations in Southwest Florida.

 

We are searching for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our growing company in our Port Charlotte, FL clinic location. The right candidate for the job will be able to apply expert clinical skills to meet our patients’ needs with empathy and understanding. The PTA will will work closely and under the direction of the physical therapist to assist our patients to improve their quality of life through prescribed one-on-one exercise, hands-on care, and patient education.

 

A little bit about us:

•Founded in 1998, 14 locations and growing!

•As we have grown, what has remained constant is our core values: patient care, integrity, communication, professionalism, and teamwork.

•Our team is comprised of highly trained professionals, dedicated to helping our patients get their quality of life restored.

 

How We Support You:

• Fully paid trainings, certifications, and education programs through Evidence In Motion (EIM)
• A focus to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture
• Comprehensive mentorship and career development
• Leadership and talent development opportunities
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Industry-leading Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD insurances
• 401(k) Employer Matching
• Family Building and Parental Benefits

(*Part-time and PRN employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) benefit.)

Responsibilities:

You’ll achieve success by:  

• Assist in evaluation of client’s daily living skills and capacities to determine extent of abilities and limitations
• Assist patients with all phases of physical therapy treatment and techniques including exercise Instruction, manual therapy techniques, activities of daily living, and Isokinetic program
• Observe patients during treatments and reports observations to Physical Therapist
• Communicate with staff and other health team members, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs   

Qualifications:

• Current Florida Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Licensure

• Unrestricted Physical Therapist Assistant Licensure to practice required.  

Confluent Health and Fitness Quest Physical Therapy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Confluent Health and Fitness Quest Physical Therapy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.   

 

 

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