Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant — Impactful Rehab

Westminster Brand 051816; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan with employer–s

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job and Location specific benefits

Job summary

Westminster Communities of Florida is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join the Therapy Department in a full-time capacity. The PTA will assist the Physical Therapist with care plans and evaluations, reporting to the Program Manager or Therapist as patient needs dictate.

The role includes a 30-35 hour workweek, Monday–Friday with rotating weekends, and potential clinical supervision from Therapists. Outpatient experience is required, with licensure where applicable.

Qualifications

• AA degree from an APTA-accredited program.
• Licensure required by law where applicable.
• Two years’ experience in a health care setting preferred; outpatient experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor resident’s progress and communicate with the Physical Therapist.
• Maintain documentation in the system of resident’s activities, record progress and document billing activities.
• Perform Resident’s Home Assessment as part of the discharge process as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Perform Resident’s screening during the admission process and quarterly & annual screening to determine the need for therapy as directed by the Physical Therapist.

Education

AA Degree from an APTA accredited program

Licensure where required by law

Job description

Westminster Communities of Florida is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join the Therapy Department in a full-time capacity. The PTA will assist the Physical Therapist with care plans and evaluations, reporting to the Program Manager or Therapist as patient needs dictate.

The role includes a 30-35 hour workweek, Monday–Friday with rotating weekends, and potential clinical supervision from Therapists. Outpatient experience is required, with licensure where applicable.