Geriatric PTA: Compassionate Rehab Specialist

Palmetto Subacute Care Center; Fountainebleau (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto Subacute Care Center in Miami, FL seeks a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to deliver treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The PTA will follow established goals and provide feedback via documentation in accordance with facility policy.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited PTA program, valid Florida license/registration, and experience in long-term or geriatric 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 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.

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Palmetto Subacute Care Center in Miami, FL seeks a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to deliver treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The PTA will follow established goals and provide feedback via documentation in accordance with facility policy.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited PTA program, valid Florida license/registration, and experience in long-term or geriatric care.