Physical Therapy Assistant

Patients recovering from injuries or surgeries regain mobility through structured therapy sessions. Assistants implement treatment plans under physical therapist oversight, observing responses and documenting progress in clinical records.

Madison County Memorial Hospital operates as a critical access hospital district in Florida with 25 inpatient beds, 100 full-time staff, generating $19 million annually, located 50 miles east of Tallahassee serving a 20,000 population county with agriculture, corrections, education, and retail economy.

Assistants provide therapy as prescribed by physicians, follow plans of care, document activities and findings, report patient reactions and changes, work under physical therapists in SNF or hospital settings, and perform procedures once competencies are demonstrated. Work involves direct patient care, intake with vitals and histories, maintaining exam rooms supplies, managing records and prescriptions, supporting exams and procedures, and patient education.

Roles require active Florida PTA license, one year experience in SNF or hospital rehab, current CPR, excellent computer skills for documentation, and strong interpersonal communication from high school diploma onward. No specific pay range mentioned. Benefits not detailed in source, but hospital focus on professionalism reflects high-level written and verbal skills, due diligence to detail, organization, independence, and cultural understanding. Professional development includes ongoing competency demonstrations and adherence to hospital standards.