Physical Therapist Assistant- Downtown ORL

Position Summary
Position Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, and collaborative, orthopedic-based Physical Therapist Assistant for our new Four Corners outpatient rehabilitation clinic located at 60 Columbia St., Suite 501, Orlando, FL . This clinic specializes in orthopedic non-operative and post-operative rehabilitation, working alongside our team of physicians in the Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute located immediately next door. Duties include, but not limited to, completing patient follow-up visits as part of the established rehabilitation plan of cares and working in collaboration with the overseeing Physical Therapist(s), emphasizing appropriate interventions through utilization of the new and state-of-the-art equipment located within this clinic. Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred for this position, as to best enhance the patient experience throughout the continuum of care.
Orlando Health offers a great benefits package that includes:
Medical, Dental, Vison
403(b) Retirment Savings Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start)
Life Insurance
Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care)
Paid Parental Leave
Pet Insurance
Car Insurance
100% PAID Tuition
as well as tuition reimbursment
monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt
ALL benefits start day one
***This position is located at: 60 Columbia St., Suite 501, Orlando, FL ***
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
• Demonstrates ability to appropriately treat patients according to professional standards of practice.
• Interpersonal communication skills include the ability to coordinate patient care with other team members, and counsel patients
and their families.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state
and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Other Related Functions
• Maintain a cheerful, active area in which to treat.
• Demonstrates caring, honesty and open communication with all and encourages a smart and professional appearance in self and others.
• Participates in Quality Assessment, program development, student supervision, assigned committees, safety and infection control as required.
• Demonstrates an awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Practices efficient use and selection of supplies and equipment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• The Physical Therapist Assistant must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area's/department's policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education/Training
Associate degree or graduate from an accredited two-year college program in Physical Therapist Assistant.
Licensure/Certification
Current license in the State of Florida as Physical Therapist Assistant.
Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
Experience
None