Geriatric Physical Therapy Assistant: Elevate Patient Care

The-Pearl-At-Fort-Lauderdale; Coral Estates (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pearl at Fort Lauderdale is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join their care team. The PTA will deliver treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and help meet established goals for each patient.

The role requires strong documentation, collaboration with all disciplines, and commitment to patient-centered care within a long-term or geriatric care setting. Florida license is required and reliability is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of FL.
• Provide comprehensive treatment under supervision of Physical Therapist.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Well versed with documentation writing.
• Document patient’s progress on weekly progress note.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide 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 the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• 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.
• Ensure confidentiality and adhere to facility policy.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide best patient-centered care.
• Document patient progress on weekly progress notes in a timely fashion.

Skills

License FL

Documentation

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Job description

The Pearl at Fort Lauderdale is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join their care team. The PTA will deliver treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and help meet established goals for each patient.

The role requires strong documentation, collaboration with all disciplines, and commitment to patient-centered care within a long-term or geriatric care setting. Florida license is required and reliability is essential.