PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant)
Villages Rehab and Nursing Center - Lady Lake, Florida, us, 32158
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Overview
The Villages Rehab
is looking for an outstanding
PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant)
to join their Team!
What we offer you as the PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant):
Competitive Pay
Paid Time Off
Medical * Dental * Vision * Life * STD Insurances.
401K retirement plan.
ABOUT THE VILLAGES REHABILIATION AND NURSING CENTER -
Located in Lady Lake, FL, we are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect, dignity. It is also a
great working environment
for our staff as we truly value and appreciate each member of our team!
Summary of the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA):
A PTA is responsible for assisting Physical Therapist in helping patients recover and rehabilitate from the effects of a serious illness, injury or medical event, regaining their own best possible level of functional ability, well-being and independence.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities of the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA): • Promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist. • Contributes to a physical therapist's effectiveness by identifying patient care issues. • Administers treatment programs for patients. • Assesses patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, and obtaining updating, and studying therapy histories. • Evaluates abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist's interpretations of patient evaluations and test results.. • Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises and instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities. • Helps patients in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses. • Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal growth and development information, and promoting wellness and health maintenance.
Job Requirements of
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA): • Current Florida License as a PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant) • Current CPR • At least one (1) experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.
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