Assistant, Physical Therapy

Overview

Cano Health fosters a culture driven by providing superior primary care services in the communities we serve, while forming lifelong bonds with our members. Guided by our mission to improve the health, wellness, and quality of life of our patients, Cano Health continues to work towards making a difference in primary healthcare.

At Cano Health, our cultural attributes are to be patient centered, service focused, results oriented, trustworthy, transparent, and to continuously improve. Join our collaborative team, dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in health and wellness.

Cano Health offers competitive salaries, medical, dental & vision insurance, employee mental health program, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) with employer match, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement and much more.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. The Physical Therapist Assistant will work under the supervision of licensed Physical Therapists to provide hands-on patient care, implement treatment plans, and assist in facilitating the rehabilitation process. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to help others, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care to our patients.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer prescribed skilled physical therapy treatment and training for patients suffering from various injuries, illnesses, and functional disabilities to attain the highest level of physical function.

• Test/screen the patient's physical strengths to assist the physician in evaluating the patient's level of function and records findings to develop or pursue treatment programs and establish measurable training objectives.

• Develop/implement a conditioning/rehabilitation program consistent with physician's Plan of Treatment and the overall goals of the patient/rehab team. Adjust treatment as needed to achieve maximum results.

• Confer with physician and clinical team members to obtain additional patient information and assist in developing, implementing, and revising the therapy treatment program and Plan of Treatment.

• Effectively implement the patient's written instructions/care plan that reflects current plan of care as related to therapy, supervise/evaluate the patient's performance. Ensure the appropriate completion of documentation as part of your responsibility.

• Accurately, promptly, and thoroughly document patients' care observations, interventions, and evaluations. Assure that interim (verbal) orders received from the physician and physical therapist are promptly and accurately documented, submitted for physician signature, and implemented.

• Report patient's progress to the patient's physician, staff, patient, and family. Submit evaluation, treatment plans, progress reports and discharge summary to the supervisor and care management staff.

• Use your skills to make an impact

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program (approved by the APTA)

• Minimum of one-year physical therapy assistant experience preferred.

• Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy Assistant license in Florida

• Current CPR certification

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required.

Cano Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.