Physical Therapy Assistant at Volunteers of America National Services; VOANS Cape Coral, FL

Overview

Physical Therapy Assistant job at Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS). Cape Coral, FL. Gulf Coast Village Skilled Nursing is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapy Assistant. We offer a great work environment and a flexible schedule.

The Gulf Coast Village Campus is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Schedule - Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, 40 hours per week, occasional weekends

Pay: $28.15-$35.17

Benefit Highlights:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan;
• Employee Discount Program (car rental, wireless carriers, travel, uniforms, etc.)
• Career scholarships;
• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
• Partial insurance (must work 24 hrs. or more)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days – must work 24 hrs. or more)
• Net Spend – Get paid early:
  Tap into 50% of your earnings before payday.

Position Summary

To provide physical therapy and education. The Physical Therapy Assistant assists the Physical Therapist with resident/patient related activities and direct resident/patient care. The Assistant keeps department records as per facility policy.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• A graduate from a physical therapist assistant curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and is currently licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state (if license is available).
• Minimum of one year’s experience as a physical therapist assistant in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.
• Able to understand medical terminology and how it applies to physical therapy, to communicate with residents, staff and physicians, and how to prepare meaningful reports.
• Spatial and form perception are necessary to visualize anatomical structure of the disabled part of the body and the relation of the therapeutic devices in remedial actions.
• Coordination and dexterity are necessary when treating residents and handling therapeutic equipment.
• Ability to communicate with the residents to establish favorable attitude to motivate the resident to desire cooperation and effort in his/her rehabilitation development
• Possesses adequate strength and endurance to meet the physical demands involved in moving residents and equipment into positions for treatment and in manipulating equipment and residents.

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At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.

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