[ref. c66155220] Physical Therapist Assistant (Acute)

Position Summary:

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing Physical Therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities:

• 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

• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state

• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

• 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

• Participates in Quality Assessment, program development, student supervision, assigned committees, safety and infection

• 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 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

unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Associate degree or graduate from an accredited two-year college program in Physical Therapist Assistant.

Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.