PTA Jobs - Ocala, Florida
Mediscan is hiring Physical Therapist Assistants to work jobs in the city of Ocala, Florida.
Location: Ocala, Florida
Ocala is a city in Marion County, Florida, United States. As of 2007, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 53,491. It is the county seat of Marion County, and the principal city of the Ocala, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had an estimated 2007 population of 324,857.
Ocala was established in 1846 near the site of Fort King, a military outpost of the Seminole Wars. Ocala is a derivation of the Timucua word "Ocali" which is believed to mean the "Big Hammock". Hernando de Soto passed through a Timucua village or province named Ocali or Ocale near the present site of Ocala during his famous expedition through what is today the southeastern United States in 1539. Greater Ocala is known as the "Kingdom of the Sun".
JOB DETAILS:
Working under the direction of physical therapists, assistants possess a great deal of responsibility in providing treatment and
rehabilitative services to patients who have experienced injury or disabling disease. Physical therapist assistants provide patients
with exercises, massages, electrical stimulation, paraffin baths, hot and cold packs, traction and ultrasound, among other assigned
duties. These individuals are also responsible for the monitoring and documentation of patient treatment and response.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Graduation from an accredited program
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Lifts, positions, pushes and transfers patients and or supplies and equipment. Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. Key board activity
and equipment maneuvering, view screen and assess patients while scanning.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Therapist reports to the Recruiting Manager and or Account Executive. This position will also have accountability to the Department Manager or Supervisor.
* Please note - availability may vary. If current position is filled, our specialists will actively find you employment opportunities in the desired locations you choose.
