Physical Therapy Aide Job at Pride Health, Tallahassee, FL

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  • Pride Health
  • Tallahassee, FL

Job Description

Title: Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Shift: 8-hour shifts

Guaranteed Hours: 40 per week

Contract Length: 14 weeks

Position Summary

The Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) delivers physical therapy services under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. The PTA is responsible for administering treatment plans, documenting patient progress, ensuring safety and infection control, and supporting interdisciplinary collaboration. This role involves direct patient care, performing therapeutic exercises and modalities, and assisting with departmental tasks while maintaining high professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement physical therapy treatment plans as directed by the Physical Therapist.
  • Perform non-complex therapeutic exercises and modalities, including manual therapy, traction, massage, heat/cold therapy, and electrical stimulation.
  • Accurately document patient status and submit required clinical paperwork weekly.
  • Participate in educational meetings and department in-services.
  • Communicate equipment needs, supply issues, and patient status changes to supervising staff.
  • Schedule patients and assist with basic office duties.
  • Apply infection control and universal precaution standards.
  • Maintain compliance with third-party payer requirements.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of geriatric patients.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Ability to lift, push, pull, bend, and stand/walk for prolonged periods.
  • Demonstrated professionalism, flexibility, confidentiality, and commitment to continuing education.
  • Reliable transportation; ability to travel locally.
  • Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Required Qualifications

  • Current state license as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
  • CPR certification.
  • Valid driver's license, insurance, and reliable transportation.
  • Minimum 2 years of PTA experience .
  • Graduate of an accredited PTA program (Associate Degree required).

Best Regards,

Tabish Ahmad.

Job Tags

Contract work, Work at office, Shift work,

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