Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Health insurance
Paid time off
North Florida Medical Center is seeking an experienced and motivated Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team.
As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), one of your duties will be to record the patient’s responses to treatments and report the outcome of each treatment to the physical therapist. You will keep the treatment area clean and organized and instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist parents as they practice exercises and functional activities. Additional responsibilities include:
Preparing for each patient’s therapy
Assisting in the transportation of patients when moving to or from a treatment area
Ordering depleted supplies
Filling out insurance forms and other paperwork
Reading patient evaluations
Being very familiar with the Plan of Care the physical therapist set in place for any given patient and, if need be, relaying any concerns about the Plan of Care
Administering balance and muscle strength tests
Responsibilities and Duties
Being a graduate from an accredited PTA school and being PTA Certified in the state of Florida
Being a professional and ethical team player
Being CPR certified
Possessing basic knowledge in all the modalities
Understanding how a goniometer and dynamometer operate
Ability to assist in the lifting, pulling and/or pushing or patients
You must also be compassionate, caring and truly want to help your patients achieve their maximum physical potential and level of independence
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $64,465.00 - $67,653.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Orthopedics
Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Sports Medicine
Schedule:
10 hour shift
Day shift
License/Certification:
Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Jacksonville, FL 32256 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Jacksonville, FL 32256: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person