Physical Therapy Assistant

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Physical Therapy Assistant

Quick overview

The Physical Therapy Assistant works with licensed therapists to provide high-quality care to patients recovering from injuries or chronic conditions. Responsibilities include instructing patients in exercises, monitoring progress, and communicating treatment plans to caregivers.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have an associate degree from an APTA/CAPTE accredited program and a valid Florida Physical Therapy Assistant License. A minimum of 2 years of experience and fluency in both English and Spanish are required.

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Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant

Location: 12515 SW 88th Street Miami, FL 33186

Employment Type: Full-time

Join Our Team as a Physical Therapy Assistant!

Are you passionate about helping others regain their strength and mobility? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team! In this role, you will work closely with licensed physical therapists to provide high-quality care to patients recovering from injuries, surgeries, or chronic conditions.

Key Responsibilities
Instructs, motivates, safeguards, and assists patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.
Monitors patient's progress and provides feedback to the physical therapist
Communicate with or instruct caregivers or family members on the patient's therapeutic activities or treatment plans.
Performs routine treatment/care, services and procedures in accordance with plan of care delegated and supervised by the therapist

Qualifications

Requirements

Associates degree obtained from a program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) and the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
Valid Florida Physical Therapy Assistant License
A minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Physical Therapy Assistant
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be patient in dealing with an elderly population and sympathetic to hearing or vision deficiencies.

Language Skills
Fluent in English and Spanish required in order to communicate with our patient community