Physical Therapy Assistant, In-House - Fort Myers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Everyone deserves a place that feels like home. At Fort Myers Rehab & Nursing we put people first with attentive, high-quality care! We are currently hiring Physical Therapist Assistants to join our in-house, rehab team!

Our home-like atmosphere allows residents to enjoy courtyards accented by fountains and beautiful landscapes. While rooms are furnished to provide clinical services, we strive to provide an atmosphere where our residents will feel comfortable.

Our staff utilizes an interdisciplinary team approach to care delivery. This ensures our residents obtain the highest functional level possible. Our process is physician driven, ensuring that all our interdisciplinary team members are focused in partnership with the resident and family to meet clinical and psychosocial goals.

The Physical Therapist will act as the patient’s partner throughout the trip of restoring motion and ensuring that the client will function at their personal best. You will maximize the quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment or intervention, and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs
• Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery
• Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques
• Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs
• Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
• Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally
• Promote clients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Consult and practice with other health professionals
• Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress
• Document patient care services

Skills

• Proven work experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Current knowledge of treatment practices
• Drive to continually learn and grow
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Valid license to practice physical therapy

Career Advantages

• Rare in-house opportunity
• Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care
• Competitive pay rate and flexible work schedule
• Clinical expertise and training available
• Electronic documentation system
• Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff

We are looking for professional therapists who are committed to our values and to our mission of striving to improve health and enrich lives through partnership, compassion and acts of kindness, every person, every time. If you want to work in a rewarding environment with the opportunity for personal and professional growth, come join our team!