Geriatric Physical Therapy Assistant - Compassionate Rehab

Palmetto Subacute Care Center; Richmond Heights (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Palmetto Subacute Care Center in Miami, FL seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to support rehabilitation goals under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will deliver evidence-based treatments and document progress in patient records, ensuring timely updates and high-quality care for residents.

Ideal candidates have a PTA credential, Florida license, and experience in long-term or geriatric care, with strong teamwork and professionalism.

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.
• The PTA must provide feedback to the supervising physical therapist via documentation or in any other method required by facility policy.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• 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.

Skills

PTA License

Documentation writing

Patient service

Team collaboration

Geriatric care awareness

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Palmetto Subacute Care Center in Miami, FL seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to support rehabilitation goals under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will deliver evidence-based treatments and document progress in patient records, ensuring timely updates and high-quality care for residents.

Ideal candidates have a PTA credential, Florida license, and experience in long-term or geriatric care, with strong teamwork and professionalism.