Physical Therapist Assistant- Outpatient Rehab
Health First Careers·Brevard County, Florida
Health First Careers·Brevard County, Florida
Provide exceptional healthcare by implementing therapy plans of care and documenting patient progress. Ensure patient safety and provide education to patients and families regarding therapy services.
Job Requirements Sign On Bonus and Relocation Assistance may be available!
To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by: providing exceptional healthcare in a professional manner.
Maintains patient safety at all times.
Ensures compliance with precautions and documents all current precautions and changes in status.
Follows the plan of care and consults with the therapist when changes to the plan may be indicated or when a progress note or reassessment is due.
Provides patients with effective treatments that progress them towards their goals and documents treatments according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies.
Attends department meetings that take place during scheduled work hours; otherwise, reviews and signs meeting minutes. Attends in-services given by other staff and students that take place during scheduled work hours.
Demonstrates financial responsibility by meeting patient scheduling requirements, ensuring productivity targets are met, and utilizing their time, supplies and support staff responsibly.
Prepares/reviews schedule for the next day.
Issues charges that correspond to the services provided and the documented treatment times.
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Schedule: Full-Time
Shift Times: days
Paygrade: 35
Requires a degree from an accredited program and a current or temporary Florida license. Must hold a current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card and possess the physical ability to lift and support patients.
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.