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Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Medical

Posted 10 days ago

Full Time

Punta Gorda, Florida

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide patient care under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist in an outpatient orthopedic setting. Responsibilities include implementing physical therapy services and maintaining positive interactions with patients and staff.

Qualifications

You are a college graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program and have passed the national examination for PTAs. You possess a valid state PTA license (or are in the process of obtaining one) and CPR certification.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Physical Therapy

Orthopedics

Vestibular Rehab

Sports Medicine

Industrial Therapy

Fall Prevention

ACL Programs

CPR Certification

Job Description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient OrthopedicsLocation:  Punta Gorda, FL 33950Schedule: Monday – FridayPay: Starting at $27+/hr, based on experienceIncentives: $12,000 sign-on bonus + $200/month student loan repayment

Join Our Team at Select Physical Therapy!Our outpatient center in Punta Gorda is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our growing team. You will work alongside two PT and one OT, treating primarily orthopedic cases with opportunities in vestibular rehab, sports medicine, industrial therapy, fall prevention, and ACL programs. New grads and experienced PTAs, welcome! 

Apply today and grow with us!

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.
  • Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures
  • Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.

Qualifications

  • College graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program
  • Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE
  • Valid state physical therapist assistant (PTA) license (or license in process)
  • CPR certification

Additional Data

  • Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision and dental plan
  • Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans, as well as Life and Disability protection

Select Medical

Select Medical made a commitment more than 20 years ago to deliver an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. We have honored that promise by helping define the nation's standard of excellence in specialized hospital and rehabilitative care. Today, we have grown to more than 50,000 colleagues caring for more than 82,000 patients every day across our care continuum. Select Medical is one of the largest operators of critical illness recovery hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation centers and occupational health centers in the United States. Select Medical is based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. We are honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers in Maryland, Missouri and Pennsylvania for 2021. Select Medical provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. http://careers.selectmedical.com
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