Five-Star Rehab PTA — Geriatric Care, Full-Time

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Rock Island (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join its team. The PTA will perform treatment under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and help implement goals designed by the PT to provide high-quality geriatric care in a rehabilitation-focused setting.

Responsibilities include documenting patient progress, collaborating with the care team, and maintaining professional standards and punctuality.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling is preferred however not limited to.

Responsibilities

• Carry out best practice treatments under supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Provide treatment according to goals developed by the PT and communicate progress to the PT.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of patient progress and treatment notes.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Skills

Licensure in FL

Documentation

Patient care

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Punctuality

Clinical excellence

Care coordination

Confidentiality

Rehabilitation knowledge

Job description

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join its team. The PTA will perform treatment under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and help implement goals designed by the PT to provide high-quality geriatric care in a rehabilitation-focused setting.

Responsibilities include documenting patient progress, collaborating with the care team, and maintaining professional standards and punctuality.