Physical Therapy Assistant PRN
River City Nursing and Rehab·Jacksonville, Florida
River City Nursing and Rehab·Jacksonville, Florida
The Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists in providing treatments and procedures, instructing and motivating patients during exercises. They also document patient progress and communicate with caregivers about treatment plans.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations Knowledge of therapy methods and procedures Oral and written communication skills Critical thinking and complex problem solving skills Customer service skills Must display professionalism, initiative, positive attitude, and concern for others Must be stress tolerant, self-motivated, cooperative, team-oriented, and dependable.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Physical Demands/Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Stand, traverse, ascend/descend stairs, move/transport residents weighing over 100 pounds, transport tools/equipment, grasp and manipulate tools/equipment to set up.
Occasionally move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Move resident as necessary, stretch, bend, stoop, squat, twist, crouch, kneel, and balance to properly position resident for therapy/exercise.
Visually observe resident movement and placement.
Detect alarms/messages.
Operate computer, read, remain in a stationary position, converse with others.
Legibly complete forms; perform data entry of information.
Remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
Converse with others, write legibly, read and comprehend written/verbal information.
Communicate instructions or demonstrate tasks.
Lift and carry up to 35 pounds frequently; up to 75 pounds occasionally.
Stand and walk frequently, sit for extended periods; simple grasp; fine hand manipulation; near vision; far vision; hear conversation; speak
Minimum Requirements Education: Associate degree or certification from a physical therapy program that included course study in anatomy and physiology, and clinical experience is required.
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.
