Physical Therapist Assistant at Mountain River Physical Therapy in Ocala, Florida

Job Description:

Overview

An Amazing Opportunity for an Amazing Physical Therapist Assistant!

Mountain River Physical Therapy is a member of the Confluent Health family of physical and occupational therapy companies that are transforming healthcare by strengthening private practices and developing highly effective clinicians all across the country. We are looking for an AMAZING Physical Therapist Assistant to join our AMAZING team!

At Mountain River Physical Therapy you'll find an AMAZING culture because we want our employees to love coming to work and do what they love - helping our patients get back to their everyday lives. We provide you with a fun, family-like environment, support, unlimited career growth opportunities and unmatched resources to do AMAZING work. Come where you can flourish !

Our Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistants Enjoy these Amazing Benefits:

• Great organizational culture from the top, down!
• Student Loan Repayment Program - we pay your lender monthly
  
• Paid board certification trainings & residencies in industry-coveted specialties through Evidence In Motion (EIM)
  
• Flourish Scholarship Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD insurances
• Free life and STD insurances
• Financial assistance for catastrophic life events
• New Parent Perks!

• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities.
• Timely documentation
• Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patients' responses to treatment and progress and reports orally or in writing to Physical Therapist.
• Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.
• Gives orientation to new Physical Therapist Assistants and directs and gives instructions to Physical Therapy Technicians

• Graduate of an Accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program, licensed or eligible and willing to get licensure in Florida.
• One or more years of licensed outpatient orthopedic experience
• Strong manual therapy skills
• Desire to be a part of team that emphasizes a service-based culture of excellence and life-long learning
• Truly enjoys the work of helping others in an environment that is fun and rewarding