Physical Therapy Assistant - Marco Island, FL

IMMEDIATE POSITION OPENING for PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

REQUIRED LICENSE: PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

STATEMENT OF OPPORTUNITY: Exiting opportunity to work in a world class setting, performing a variety of therapy services to a diverse population.

GENERAL FUNCTION:

This position is responsible for evaluating needs of referred patients, formulating treatment plans, and providing quality physical and aquatic therapy services. This position has an emphasis on sports medicine using a variety of physical techniques and therapies in the rehabilitation and treatment of athletes who are suffering from injuries or illnesses. This position assists as a navigator for the student athlete’s injuries providing the referrals to the team doctor and communicating to the parents and coaches under the guidelines of HIPPA. The Sports Medicine Physical Therapist Assistant is the navigator for all sport related injury and medical illness to assure the students in the academy are well cared for. The expectation of this position is to also assist in the area of physical therapy in a newly opened medically integrated wellness center, as well as fill in and assist in overseeing the personal training program.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1.) Active, unrestricted license to practice Physical Therapy within the State of Florida.

2.) Additional Hiring Preference given to those who possess an additional athletic trainer certification and license.

3.) Knowledge of advanced physical therapy treatment procedures for concussion treatment.

4.) American Red Cross CPR-PR/AED/First Aid Certifications or equivalent certifications

5.) American Red Cross Blood Borne Pathogens Training or equivalent training

6.) Strong computer knowledge and skills, specifically Microsoft Office, Power point, Excel and EHR documentation.

REQUIRED LICENSE: PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

PREFERRED SECONDARY CERTIFICATION: Certified Athletic Trainer