Orlando Clinic Hiring Part-Time Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers are a nationwide group of over 500 independently owned physical therapy clinics, with a focus on orthopedic and vestibular rehabilitation. Our people are our greatest asset – we hire therapists who are professional and enthusiastically embrace advances in research, technology, science, and healthcare. Our teams enjoy a superb working environment, as well as unique and exciting possibilities for personal and professional growth. If you want to be the best at what you do and be rewarded for it, you have found the right place!

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers in Avalon Park - Orlando is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Part-time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team of professionals. At FYZICAL Avalon Park - Orlando, our mission goes far beyond offering patients a better life through treatment. We believe that when employees are treated with dignity and compensated not just fairly but competitively, an environment of care and compassion is fostered, and we can truly operate as a team. We are committed to providing custom, one-on-one treatment to our patients, and we put their well-being and care above everything else. Our personalized care, proprietary balance therapy program, and your skills and experience will help set us apart from the competition. We work collaboratively at FYZICAL, and this role is vital to the success of our organization.

We are also accepting applications for Physical Therapist Assistant who are New Graduates, both licensed and in the final stages of obtaining licensure.

Summary

Administers physical therapy treatments to patients, working under the direction of and as an assistant to the Physical Therapist, by performing the following duties. Special consideration will be given to clinicians with experience treating Vestibular/Balance conditions and pelvic health concerns.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Provides patient care following established protocols and patient care guidelines.
• Responsible for conduct that follows FYZICAL’s values statement and social contract.
• Responsible for a firm understanding and the implementation of our behavioral model (ARC) at all times while practicing.
• Responsible for timely documentation, including but not limited to daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, and incident reports.
• Responsible for assuring that patients are treated promptly following their scheduled appointments.
• Responsible for conveying to patients the importance of complying with established plans of care, including home exercise programs, and minimizing cancellations and no-shows of appointments. This is tracked independently with the expectation of achieving a 90% appointment-kept rate.
• Responsible for the provision of comprehensive patient care, administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatment such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot and cold packs.
• Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities such as perambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily living activities.
• Observe patients during treatments and compile data on patients’ responses to treatments and progress and report orally or in writing to the Physical Therapist.
• Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.
• Gives orientation to new Physical Therapist Assistants and directs and gives instructions to Rehab Techs.
• Performs clerical duties such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone calls, taking messages, and filling out forms.
• Measures patient’s range-of-joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of specific treatments or to assist Physical Therapist in compiling data for patient evaluations.
• Other duties as assigned

Successful Candidates Must Have:

• Accredited PTA program
• Up-to-date FL state PTA license
• New PT grads are welcome to apply with little to no experience provided a FL PTA license is active or forthcoming
• Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment
• Must be passionate about helping patients who have vestibular, balance, neurological, and fall risk issues
• Must be able to carry out and progress a skilled treatment plan in an outpatient setting
• Must be self-motivated with a willingness to learn
• Passion for working with vestibular, balance, neurological, and fall-risk patient population

What We Offer:

• Flexible, Monday-Friday schedule
• Productivity and performance bonuses
• Benefits package includes medical, vision, and dental options
• 401K
• Life insurance
• S/T & L/T Disability
• Pre-paid Legal options available
• PTO
• Continuing education credits
• Employee Discounts and Rewards program
• Clinic and corporate mentorship
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership
• Working for an organization that cares about your physical & mental wellness

Company DescriptionFYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers are a nationwide group of over 500 independently owned physical therapy clinics, with a focus on orthopedic and vestibular rehabilitation.

Company Description

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers are a nationwide group of over 500 independently owned physical therapy clinics, with a focus on orthopedic and vestibular rehabilitation.