Physical Therapist Assistant

Who We Are:

Synergy Health is Naples’ premier, integrated healthcare model. We use a collaborative, multidisciplinary framework to provide effective and comprehensive patient care. Our practice strives to provide research driven, outcome-based care while still adhering to our core values and mission. We are passionate about our clinician’s well-being as much as we are about our patients; truly striving for work-life balance and continued professional growth opportunities.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team of passionate clinicians. If you are a veteran clinician looking to refresh your practice or a new graduate looking for mentorship and growth, we encourage you to apply. Our ideal candidate has a strong background in exercise science or kinesiology or was previously in the health and wellness field; has strong critical thinking skills; and an engaging personality. Someone who is invested in continuing their education and growing as a clinician through direct mentorship from staff PTs and alternate opportunities for continuing education. As a PTA, you would work alongside licensed Physical Therapists to provide exceptional care, focusing on implementing research driven therapeutic exercise programs designed to enhance patient recovery, improve mobility, restore function and/or return to sport.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in Patient Care: Support Physical Therapists in providing hands-on care to patients, including implementing prescribed treatment plans and exercise programs.

• Exercise Program Implementation: Utilize your background in exercise science to design, adapt, and monitor therapeutic exercise programs tailored to individual patient needs.

• Patient Education: Educate patients on the proper execution of exercises, use of equipment, and techniques for pain management and injury prevention.

• Monitoring Progress: Observe and report on patients’ progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

• Documentation: Accurately document patient treatments, progress notes, and any changes in patient condition in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.

• Collaboration : Work collaboratively with the rehabilitation team to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.

• Equipment Management: Ensure that therapy equipment is maintained and used correctly, providing instructions and assistance to patients as needed.

• Patient Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with patients, ensuring they understand their treatment plans and feel supported throughout their recovery process.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.

• Certification: Must be a licensed or certified Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Florida.

• Experience: Prior experience as a PTA or a new graduate, with a strong emphasis on therapeutic exercise or a related area in exercise science, kinesiology, athletic training, or personal training.

• Skills:

◦ Strong knowledge of therapeutic exercise techniques and rehabilitation methods.

◦ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

◦ Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

◦ Proficient in-patient assessment and treatment documentation.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift patients and equipment as needed and to stand, walk, and move throughout the day.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience in a clinical setting with a focus on orthopedic or sports rehabilitation.

• Advanced certifications in therapeutic exercise or related specialties (e.g., Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist - CSCS).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Medical & Prescriptions benefits with a Health Savings Account

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance

• Continuing education opportunities

• 1-on-1 mentorship

• Built in documentation time

• 40 minute 1:1 treatment, no double bookings

• Paid Time Off

Schedule:

• Full-Time hours, Monday to Friday, opportunities for Saturday in-season

• Day shifts

• Work location: in-person

Pay:

• Varies from $28.00 to $34.00 based on experience

• Opportunities for Bonus Structure

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Naples, FL 34105 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Naples, FL 34105: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $34