
Physical Therapist Assistant - Tallahassee - Sign on Bonus
Job Description
The physical therapist assistant provides services aimed at preventing the onset and/or slowing the progression of conditions resulting from injury, disease, and other causes. The physical therapist assistant provides these services to people of all ages who have functional conditions resulting from back and neck injuries, sprains/strains and fractures, arthritis, burns, amputations, injuries related to work and sports, and others (APTA website, 2002). The PTA works under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist to execute various interventions including therapeutic exercise, modalities, manual therapies, and other rehabilitative treatments. Sign-on bonus available.