Geriatric Physical Therapy Assistant - Compassionate Care

Palmetto Subacute Care Center; Flagami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto Subacute Care Center in Miami, FL is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to carry out prescribed treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The PTA will document progress and ensure patient-centered care, coordinating with the rehabilitation team to support long-term geriatric residents.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited PTA program, FL license/registration, and strong documentation skills.

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

Skills

Patient service

Documentation

Team collaboration

Clinical excellence

Education

PTA degree or PTA program

Job description

Palmetto Subacute Care Center in Miami, FL is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to carry out prescribed treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The PTA will document progress and ensure patient-centered care, coordinating with the rehabilitation team to support long-term geriatric residents.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited PTA program, FL license/registration, and strong documentation skills.