Physical Therapist Assistant- Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital-Lakeland, FL

Orlando Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Lakeland, Florida

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to improve functional outcomes. Responsibilities include coordinating patient care, maintaining professional standards, and participating in quality assessment and safety committees.

Qualifications

You have an Associate's degree or have graduated from an accredited two-year Physical Therapist Assistant program. You are also licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Florida and maintain current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Physical Therapist Assistant

BLS/HealthCare Provider certification

Job Description


Position Summary

Opening Summer 2026 at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL.

Orlando Health offers a great DAY ONE benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Drug Plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts
  • Paid Time Off (accrued)
  • Education Assistance: Preferred Education Program-100% PAID Tuition, Tuition reimbursement & repayment of previous loans
  • Disability and Life Insurance
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Family Care Benefits & so much more!

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing Physical Therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.

T functional outcomes for each patient or client.


Responsibilities

Essential Functions
• Demonstrates ability to appropriately treat patients according to professional standards of practice.
• Interpersonal communication skills include the ability to coordinate patient care with other team members, and counsel patients and their families.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.


Other Related Functions
• Maintain a cheerful, active area in which to treat.
• Demonstrates caring, honesty and open communication with all and encourages a smart and professional appearance in self and others.
• Participates in Quality Assessment, program development, student supervision, assigned committees, safety and infection control as required.
• Demonstrates an awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Practices efficient use and selection of supplies and equipment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• The Physical Therapist Assistant must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.


Qualifications

Education/Training
Associate degree or graduate from an accredited two-year college program in Physical Therapist Assistant.


Licensure/Certification
Current license in the State of Florida as Physical Therapist Assistant.
Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.


Experience
None.

Orlando Health

Orlando Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization with $7.6 billion of assets under management that serves the southeastern United States. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, the system was founded more than 100 years ago.
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