Physical Therapist Assistant Prn (St. Augustine, Fl)

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PRN)

PRN: $30+/HOUR |JACKSONVILLE, FL |MONDAY - FRIDAY | ABILITY TO GO FULL-TIME

Established in 2001, Southeast Orthopedic Specialists is a regional leader in orthopedic medicine. We are dedicated to growing with our patients. Our reach will continue to expand to meet the needs of all patients, present and future. It is our wish to make industry-leading five-star orthopedic care accessible to as many people as possible.

As Southeast Orthopedic Specialists continues to grow, we are hiring PRN Physical Therapist Assistant'sfor our Clinics in Jacksonville, FL! Please see below for the functions and requirements for this position:

GENERAL SUMMARY

This non-exempt position promotes and maintains patient health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Contributes to physical therapist's effectiveness by identifying patient care issues; providing information and commentary; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physical therapy directives.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying therapy histories.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities; and in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Maintains production objectives by noting current treatment trends; monitoring actual physical therapy services rendered to production objectives.
• Maintains legal and accreditation compliance by adhering to policy positions concerning federal, state, and local regulations, and jacho standards; anticipating emerging issues.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances physical therapy and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

EDUCATION

• Must have completed requirements for and hold a current PTA certification.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

• Involves standing approximately 80 percent of the day
• Some bending and stretching required.
• Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal clinic environment

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**This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve. **

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program

Medical specialties:

• Orthopedics
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends
• On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint Augustine, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Patient care: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location