FREE MOTION PHYSICAL THERAPY

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CLEARWATER, FL

Want to become more than just a PTA who follows a treatment plan? At Free Motion Physical Therapy, we believe great clinicians never stop learning. We're looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant who wants to join a collaborative team, develop strong hands-on skills, work closely with patients, and continue growing professionally. This isn't a position where you're expected to simply come in, follow basic instructions, and repeat the same routine every day. We want you to understand WHY you're doing something. We want you to develop your clinical skills. We want you to become confident working with patients as a DPT would be expected to. And as you demonstrate your abilities, we want you to grow into greater responsibility and independence within your scope of practice.

WHY FREE MOTION?

Free Motion is a privately owned, cash-based physical therapy practice in Clearwater built around hands-on physical therapy, patient education, therapeutic exercise, advanced recovery technology, and wellness. Our environment is different from a traditional PT clinic. We believe patients deserve to be treated like people—not numbers. And we believe our clinicians deserve an environment where they can actually learn and grow. Our goal isn't simply to get patients through their appointments. It's to help them understand their bodies, improve their movement and function, and achieve meaningful results.

EDUCATION IS PART OF THE JOB.

We believe education creates better results. That means educating patients. Educating coworkers. And constantly educating ourselves.

WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION DIFFERENT?

PATIENT

CONNECTION

You'll get hands-on and work directly with patients throughout their treatment. You'll help them understand their treatment programs and process. You'll learn how to communicate effectively with different types of patients and help create an environment where people feel supported and confident. You'll progress your hands on manual therapy skills! As you demonstrate your clinical abilities, your role can develop toward a more independent patient load within your scope of practice.

LEARN FIRST. GROW INTO INDEPENDENCE.

We believe independence should be earned through demonstrated ability. You'll first learn our systems, clinical approach, expectations, and treatment methods. Then you'll practice. Then you'll demonstrate competency. As you grow, you'll have opportunities to take on more responsibility and develop your own patient load. You won't be thrown into the deep end. But we also don't want you staying in the shallow end forever. We want to help you grow.

MANUAL THERAPY DEVELOPMENT

Hands-on treatment is a major part of the Free Motion approach. If you already have strong manual therapy skills, that's great. If you're a newer PTA who wants to become much better with your hands, we can help develop those skills. You'll have opportunities to practice and develop hands-on techniques and learn how to integrate them with movement, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, and the overall patient program. We want you to SEE the change. And learn how to CREATE the change.

WITH YOUR OWN HANDS. WEEKLY HANDS-ON TRAINING

One of the things that makes Free Motion different is that clinical education isn't something we only talk about. Our clinical team participates in hands-on collaborative training

TWO TIMES PER WEEK

for approximately one hour each session. PTs and PTAs participate together. These sessions give you opportunities to: Practice hands-on techniques Improve your clinical skills Learn from other clinicians Discuss patient cases Ask questions Receive feedback Practice new approaches Continue developing your confidence You're surrounded by people who are also trying to become better clinicians. That's intentional.

MENTORSHIP & TEAMWORK

You won't be expected to know everything. And you won't be expected to figure everything out by yourself. We want you to ask questions. We want you to seek feedback. We want you to learn from the PTs and other clinicians around you. If you're someone who says: "Show me how." "Why are we doing this?" "Can I practice that?" "How could I do this better?" —you'll probably fit in well here.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will: Provide patient care under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist Assist with implementation of individualized treatment programs Assist with mobility, strengthening, flexibility, and neuromuscular activities Develop your hands-on/manual therapy skills. Educate patients regarding their exercises and treatment Progress appropriate aspects of treatment within your scope and established plan of care Help patients understand WHY they are doing what they're doing Participate in collaborative clinical training Communicate with PTs and other team members Help maintain a positive, professional patient experience Continue developing your clinical knowledge and skills Use appropriate treatment and recovery technologies as trained and directed

OUR APPROACH TO GROWTH

Learn. Practice. Demonstrate. Understand. Apply. Improve. As you grow, your responsibility grows with you.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're not necessarily looking for the PTA with the longest resume. We're looking for the right person. You may be a great fit if you are: Passionate about helping people Constantly working on your own improvement Open-minded in your learning approach Curious about the human body Interested in developing strong hands-on skills Comfortable receiving feedback Someone who values education Someone who enjoys educating patients Someone who enjoys working as part of a team Someone who wants to develop professionally Someone who takes pride in creating patient results Energetic and positive Dependable and professional Willing to learn new approaches Interested in taking on more responsibility as you demonstrate competency

NEW GRADUATES ARE WELCOME. EXPERIENCED

PTAs

ARE WELCOME.

Your experience is valuable. But your willingness to continue learning is even more important. If your purpose as a PTA is to help people, keep improving your skills, educate your patients, and become a better clinician, we'd like to meet you.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Physical Therapist Assistant degree from an accredited program Current Florida PTA license or eligibility for Florida licensure Strong communication skills Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team Professional and dependable Commitment to continued clinical education

Preferred:

Experience with manual therapy Experience with orthopedic or sports rehabilitation Experience with therapeutic exercise Experience with neuromuscular re-education Previous private practice experience Interest in performance, wellness, movement, or human performance

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AT FREE MOTION REAL PATIENT EXPERIENCE

You'll work directly with patients and get to see the effect your work has on their recovery.

CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT

You'll continue developing your treatment, exercise, communication, and hands-on skills.

MENTORSHIP

You'll have PTs and other clinicians around you who want to teach and collaborate.

HANDS-ON TRAINING

Two times every week, you'll have dedicated time to practice and develop your clinical skills with the team.

GROWING RESPONSIBILITY

As you demonstrate competency, you'll have opportunities to take on greater responsibility and develop your own patient load.

TEAM ENVIRONMENT

We don't want isolated clinicians. We want people who communicate, ask questions, teach each other, and work together.

PATIENT IMPACT

You'll get to create and see people move better, function better, become stronger, and return to the things they enjoy.

A FUN WORKPLACE

We take patient care seriously. We don't believe that means we have to take ourselves too seriously. At Free Motion, we want people who care about what they do and enjoy being around people who care too. At Free Motion, we believe our job isn't simply to help someone feel better for an hour. It's to help people understand their bodies, improve their function, and become more capable of taking care of themselves. And that's what we want from our team, too. Learn something. Apply it. Help someone. Get better. Then do it again tomorrow.

READY TO JOIN THE TEAM?

If you're looking for a PTA position where you can work directly with patients, develop your hands-on skills, learn alongside experienced clinicians, receive mentorship, and continue growing into greater responsibility, we'd love to meet you. Tell us a little about yourself, your experience, why you became a PTA, and what you want to continue learning. Free Motion Physical Therapy Clearwater, Florida "Together we improve your body's health and functions."

Job Type:

Full-time Work Location:

In person

Pay:

$30.00 - $40.00 per hour Expected hours: 36.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Continuing education credits Employee discount Health insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person