Compassionate Geriatric Physical Therapy Assistant

Palmetto Subacute Care Center; Virginia Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto Subacute Care Center in Miami, FL is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team. The PTA will carry out treatment under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, helping patients achieve goals through individualized plans of care.

The role requires graduation from an accredited PTA program and a valid FL license, with experience in long-term or geriatric care preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of FL
• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under supervision of Physical Therapist
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Well versed with documentation writing
• Document patient's progress on weekly progress note in a timely fashion.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Responsibilities

• The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for carrying out best practice treatments under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide treatment by adhering to specific goals developed by the PT.
• PTA must provide feedback to the supervising physical therapist via documentation or policy.

Education

Graduated from accredited PTA program

Florida license to practice

Experience in long-term or geriatric care

Job description

Palmetto Subacute Care Center in Miami, FL is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team. The PTA will carry out treatment under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, helping patients achieve goals through individualized plans of care.

The role requires graduation from an accredited PTA program and a valid FL license, with experience in long-term or geriatric care preferred.