Physical Therapist Assistant - Pain Management

Description

Jaffe Sports Medicine, a PartnerCare affiliated company, is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our growing and established practice in Naples, Florida.  

Our practice focuses on taking care of the patient with a comprehensive plan, delivering high customer service, keeping patients safe and well-informed and reducing patients' pain as much as possible. 

Our mission is to deliver comprehensive care to help musculoskeletal and pain management patients live their best lives possible. Our team of physicians, nurses, anesthesiologists, and staff are dedicated to ensuring that patients can improve their quality of life with pain relief that involves the use of cutting-edge technology. 

Tasks & Responsibilities: 

• Providing treatment to patients relative to age, culture, and condition in the assigned clinical areas.  

• Identifying patient care needs; providing information to the patient and care team; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physical therapy directives.  

• Documenting patient treatment and progress, appropriately in the medical record. Documentation must meet peer review requirements.  

• Performing therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily living activities; and in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.  

• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations and adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.  

• Maintains legal and accreditation compliance by adhering to policies and procedures concerning federal, state, and local regulations, and PartnerCare standards. 

PartnerCare offers competitive compensation, superior benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)-match, life/disability insurance), and so much more! 

Educational & Licensing Requirements: 

• Associates Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university or technical institution.  

• Current active and unrestricted (without sanctions) State License.  

• Basic Life Support/Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.  

• Experienced preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply!  

About the Practice: 

Jaffe Sports Medicine (JSM), founded in 1995, is a medical practice with board-certified physicians in Interventional Pain Management, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Orthopedic Surgery, and a team of licensed Physical Therapists. Our practice blends rehabilitation medicine, pain specialists, and therapeutic services all under one roof. Conveniently located clinics in Downtown Naples, North Naples, and Cape Coral, JSM delivers expedited care, allowing quick evaluations and recovery strategies, without long wait times. 

Jaffe Sports Medicine is an affiliate of PartnerCare, a leading provider of interventional pain management and musculoskeletal services headquartered in Tampa, FL. Across over 30 locations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Mississippi, and Tennessee, PartnerCare provides comprehensive care to its patients, offering minimally invasive alternatives to surgery that address the root causes of patients’ pain and help them live their best lives possible. 

PartnerCare is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace that is free of harassment and discrimination. We base our employment decisions solely on business needs, job requirements, and qualifications. We do not tolerate discrimination or bias based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.   

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program
• National PTA certification/licensure
• Experience in a health care setting or outpatient rehabilitation clinic preferred
• Physical stamina and fitness
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to physically work with the patients during their course of treatment, helping them to perform exercises correctly

We invite you to join our incredible team of employees and apply today!

Partnercare is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace that is free of harassment and discrimination. We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements, and qualifications that's all. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, health, personal beliefs, age, family or parental status, or any other status. We don't tolerate any kind of discrimination or bias, and we are looking for teammates who feel the same way.

Partnercare does not accept unsolicited submissions from third parties.