Job Description
Total Orthopaedic Care is hiring a skilled Physical Therapy Assistant for our Lauderdale Lakes location. Join our clinical team of 2 PTs and 4 PTAs treating an orthopedic population which includes post surgical, total joints, sports medicine, fall prevention and return to sport programs. We will consider a new graduate physical therapist assistant and experienced physical therapy assistants (PTA) for this Part Time (20-hour a week) position. We provide a mentorship program and paid training. We want to encourage all new employees to not only apply and learn advanced treatment techniques, but to grow professionally and clinically by applying evidence based practice and learning about the business of physical therapy.
Hours Needed:Part Time. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:30 - 7:00pm
Compensation. Starting at $23 hr plus. Starting hourly rate is dependent on clinical experience.
Job Requirements
- A valid state license as a Therapist Assistant upon graduation from an approved curriculum for Physical Therapist Assistants, and having passed a national examination for Physical Therapist Assistants certified by the CAPTE
- State license and/or certification must be valid in the state in the state of Florida
- CPR/BLS certification
Therapist Responsibilities
- Able to Provide patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed therapist as mandated by the Florida state practice act.
- Assisting the physical therapist in the direct treatment of outpatient orthopedic patients as per the developed plan of care.
- Able to apply manual therapy as well as therapeutic exercise regimens that are in accordance with the treatment rationale of TOC physical therapy.
- Maintains a professional as well as positive level of interaction with patients, clerical and support staff.
- Demonstrates an eagerness for professional growth and development.
Job Types: Part-time, Per diem, PRN
Pay: $23.00 - $33.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Medical specialties:
- Orthopedics
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
- Sports Medicine
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Outpatient Ortho: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish or Creole (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person