Physical Therapist Assistant

Avante at Ocala -

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

Avante at Ocala, 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 and directs Physical Therapy services to residents, including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication.

Functions under physicians' orders.

Responsibilities Include :

Provides Physical Therapy services to residents and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with department procedures.

Conducts screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention / treatment.

Evaluates residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.

Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated.

Adheres to established confidentiality standards.

Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan.

Follows management direction.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Successful completion of National Certification Examination for Registered Physical Therapist.
• Current state licensure or license eligible.
• 0-3 years of long term care experience.

We 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, we 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.

We 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 We employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including, discharge.