UnitedHealth Group·Titusville, Florida
The Physical Therapy Assistant will administer treatment modalities and physical agents as directed by a staff Physical Therapist. They will also participate in departmental operational tasks and performance improvement activities to support patient functionality.
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As a per diem, nonexempt Physical Therapy Assistant with Optum Health Rehabilitation Services team, you will be responsible for administering Physical Therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the staff Physical Therapist.
You will also administer treatments and physical agents as directed by the staff Physical Therapist, after the PT has first evaluated the patient and assisted with restoration of patient functionality to prevent disability following injury, disease of physical disability.
You will be helping patients to reach their maximum performance and level of function while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
Physical Therapist Assistants participate in operational aspects of the department, maintain performance improvement activities within the department, and participate in CQI.
Administering modalities as directed by a Physical Therapist Administer treatments and physical agents Participate in operational aspects of the department
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Candidates must hold an Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assisting and possess a valid Physical Therapy Assistant license in Florida. One or more years of experience is preferred.
Market context
Florida allied health laboratory roles often see steady demand in hospitals, reference labs, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates with licensure and hands-on experience. This type of role is competitive because employers typically want a relevant bachelor’s degree, a current Florida Medical Technologist License, and at least 2 years of lab experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to the specific lab methods and settings in the posting.