Physical Therapist Assistant- Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital-Lakeland, FL

2 months ago
United StatesFull TimePhysical Therapy
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Orlando Health as a Physical Therapist Assistant- Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital-Lakeland, FL in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates ability to appropriately treat patients according to professional standards of practice.
  • Interpersonal communication skills include the ability to coordinate patient care with other team members, and counsel patients and their families.
  • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
  • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions

Requirements

  • relative to his or her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.
  • Qualifications Education/Training Associate degree or graduate from an accredited two-year college program in Physical Therapist Assistant.
  • Licensure/Certification Current license in the State of Florida as Physical Therapist Assistant.
  • Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Demonstrates ability to appropriately treat patients according to professional standards of practice.
  • Interpersonal communication skills include the ability to coordinate patient care with other team members, and counsel patients and their families.
  • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
  • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Orlando Health as a Physical Therapist Assistant- Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital-Lakeland, FL.

Key Skills

Patient TreatmentInterpersonal CommunicationTeam CoordinationPatient CounselingComplianceInfection ControlPatient Rights AwarenessEquipment SelectionAge-Specific CareGrowth and Development Principles
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Physical Therapist Assistant- Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital-Lakeland, FL position at Orlando Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at Orlando Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Treatment, Interpersonal Communication, Team Coordination, Patient Counseling, Compliance, Infection Control, Patient Rights Awareness, Equipment Selection. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist Assistant provides Physical Therapy treatment under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, focusing on achieving functional outcomes for each patient or client. Essential functions include demonstrating appropriate treatment according to professional standards and m...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Prescription Drug Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Paid Time Off, Education Assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Orlando Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Orlando, FL
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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription Drug Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

2mo ago

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