Geriatric Physical Therapy Assistant | Compassionate Rehab

CareRite Centers, LLC; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CareRite Centers, LLC's Palmetto Subacute Care Center in Miami, FL, seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to deliver best-practice treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and contribute to patient-centered care. The PTA will provide treatment with adherence to PT goals and will communicate progress through documented feedback.

The candidate must be licensed in Florida, have an accredited PTA degree, and support elderly residents in a long-term care setting, with strong

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant college/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 required.
• 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, HIPAA 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.
• Provide feedback to the supervising physical therapist via documentation or in any other method required by facility policy.

Skills

Documentation writing

Patient service

Clinical excellence

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant degree

Job description

CareRite Centers, LLC's Palmetto Subacute Care Center in Miami, FL, seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to deliver best-practice treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and contribute to patient-centered care. The PTA will provide treatment with adherence to PT goals and will communicate progress through documented feedback.

The candidate must be licensed in Florida, have an accredited PTA degree, and support elderly residents in a long-term care setting, with strong