Impactful Physical Therapy Assistant: Rehab & Education

Memorial Healthcare System; Florida; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, FL seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to evaluate and treat patients under supervision. You will perform initial and ongoing assessments, design and implement care plans, and educate patients and families about treatment progress and equipment options.

Responsibilities include supervising physical therapy assistants and students, coordinating discharge planning, and ensuring documentation meets clinical standards.

Qualifications

• Accredited Program (Required)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association
• BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential
• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross
• Physical Therapist License (PT LICENSE) - State of Florida

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patient populations for physical therapy needs.
• Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Supervises activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel.
• Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to issues identified, required frequency of treatments, and involves the patient and family.
• Plans or assists with patient discharge from therapy services.
• Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress.
• Provides information regarding appropriate selection and use of adaptive equipment and support resources.

Skills

Accountability

Clinical policies

Customer service

Documentation

Effective communication

Patient and family centered care

Problem solving

Responding to change

Standards of behaviour

Education

Graduate of accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, FL seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to evaluate and treat patients under supervision. You will perform initial and ongoing assessments, design and implement care plans, and educate patients and families about treatment progress and equipment options.

Responsibilities include supervising physical therapy assistants and students, coordinating discharge planning, and ensuring documentation meets clinical standards.