Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Donation matching
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
ORTHOPEDIC/MANUAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISANT NEEDED:
Ready to make a significant impact in your community while working in a state-of-the-art clinic that prioritizes direct access and integrates the latest advancements in physical therapy? Look no further than Kinetix Physical Therapy and Diagnostics! As we continue to expand, we're seeking passionate individuals to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team.
Located in the vibrant communities of southwest Gainesville, Florida, and Jonesville-Newberry, Florida, Kinetix is a physical therapist-owned private practice renowned for its commitment to innovation and excellence in patient care. Our clinic fosters a supportive and collaborative environment where both your professional growth and your patients' well-being are paramount.
At Kinetix, we're dedicated to empowering individuals to overcome pain and regain function naturally, steering clear of reliance on medication, injections, or unnecessary surgeries. Through our emphasis on direct access physical therapy and advanced diagnostic testing—including nerve conduction studies, EMG, and neuromusculoskeletal sonography—we're revolutionizing traditional PT practices. If you're driven by a champion's mindset and eager to elevate your clinical skills while contributing to the advancement of the profession, Kinetix is the perfect fit for you. We prioritize ongoing education and mentorship, ensuring that you have the tools and support needed to thrive.
To join our team, email your resume and cover letter to tonyc@kinetixpt.com and scotte@kinetixpt.com. Please include KPT-PTA in the top left corner of your cover letter. Experience in orthopedic physical therapy is required, with manual therapy experience preferred. We offer a full-time position with a competitive benefits package, and we welcome applications from new graduates as well. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of something extraordinary at Kinetix Physical Therapy and Diagnostics. Apply today and embark on a rewarding journey of professional growth and fulfillment.
Responsibilities:
The following includes the essential duties and responsibilities of a Physical Therapist Assistant. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Works with Physical Therapist to assess patient condition, establish goals, treatments and care plan in conjunction with patient, family, and physician
Tests and measures patients strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
Administers physical therapy treatments (including home instruction) within scope of physical therapy practice appropriately and monitors patient responses to such treatments.
Works with Physical Therapist to evaluate effects of treatments at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
Documents findings, treatments, responses and progress in patients charts according to clinic guidelines.
Ensures that appropriate treatment is performed in interdisciplinary fashion, consulting with physicians and other departments about impact of PT factors on patient health status.
Complies with appropriate clinic policies related to infection control, safety, regulations.
Educates patient and patients family on appropriate care and use of various therapies and/or exercises.
Serves as an information/education resource for patients, families, staff.
Provide physical therapy services, maintaining appropriate protocols.
Supervises and assists with student observation and clinical rotation if applicable.
Assist in marketing and promotional efforts and events as needed.
Participates in in-services and other departmental meetings that are organized.
Assists with smooth running of the clinic with accepting responsibilities assigned to them by the Clinical Director
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong leadership and communication skills, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, and staff.
Knowledge of physical therapy principles, standards and applications.
Knowledge of clinic policies, procedures, regulations, safety and infection control, and quality control requirement.
Knowledge of how to use and maintain physical therapy equipment.
Skill in appropriate treatment of patients and the ability to evaluate utilization and quality data and make necessary modifications in performance
Skill in using PT equipment by consistently using devices appropriately to improve patient health status
Skill in effectively supervising physical therapy students and rehab aides.