Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Description

Are you a Physical Therapist Assistant seeking an excellent career opportunity? We are currently seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Avante Team!

Avante at Mount Dora, a Skilled Nursing Facility, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team of long-term care professionals.

This is a vital role in a facility with a positive community reputation, a history of successful outcomes, and an experienced cohesive team.

This is a skilled nursing facility, with an In-house therapy department.

At our company, YOU are our greatest asset! We offer Physical Therapist Assistant the following benefits :

• Competitive wages
• Affordable Health Plans (Medical, Dental, Vison and Life insurance available)
• Great culture and work environment
• Monthly Fun Bunch activities for staff
• 401k (Matching)
• Daily Pay!
• Plus, more!

Description : Provides Physical Therapy services to patients by assisting in the assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication.

Functions under supervision of the Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities Include :

• Provides Physical Therapy services to residents under the supervision of a Physical Therapist in accordance with state regulations.
• Assists the Physical Therapist in the evaluation process in the areas of self care, homemaking, functional mobility and coordination.

Assists in the evaluation of other areas as directed.

• Identifies indications for and assists in evaluations at appropriate intervals under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
• Conducts both individual and group treatment as assigned by the Physical Therapist and outlined in the treatment plan in the areas of ADL, functional mobility, ROM, strength, coordination, cognitive / perceptual remediation and functional maintenance.
• Assists in the selection of Physical Therapy techniques / media and in the sequence of activities, adapts techniques / media as indicated by resident performance and following consultation with the Physical Therapist.

No major modification to the treatment plan is made without prior consultation with the Physical Therapist.

• Maintains acceptable resident care ratios as determined by the Physical Therapist.
• Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards.
• Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Assists with and participates in Continuous Quality Improvement program as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience :

• Associates Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Successful completion of the National Certification for P.T.A.
• Current state licensure or license eligible.
• 0-3 years of long term care experience.

Avante provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, Veterans' status, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.

In addition to federal requirements, Avante comply with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Avante expressly prohibit any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, Veterans' status, or any other category protected by law.

Improper interference with the ability of Avante employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including, discharge.