Geriatric Physical Therapy Assistant - Compassionate Care

Palmetto Subacute Care Center; Brownsville (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto Subacute Care Center in Miami, FL seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to support patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities include carrying out best practice treatments, documenting progress, and collaborating with the care team to deliver patient-centered therapy for long-term and geriatric residents.

Experience with long-term care and accurate documentation are preferred, with a strong focus on quality and compassionate care.

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.
• 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 PTA will provide treatment by adhering to specific goals developed by the PT.
• The PTA must provide feedback to the supervising physical therapist via documentation or in any other method required by facility policy.

Skills

Licensed PTA

Documentation

Patient‑centered care

Team collaboration

Punctuality

Education

Accredited PTA program graduate

Job description

Palmetto Subacute Care Center in Miami, FL seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to support patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities include carrying out best practice treatments, documenting progress, and collaborating with the care team to deliver patient-centered therapy for long-term and geriatric residents.

Experience with long-term care and accurate documentation are preferred, with a strong focus on quality and compassionate care.