Physical Therapist Assistant

Lake Park of Madison Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Park of Madison Nursing and Rehabilitation Center seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide clinical services under physician orders and support the Rehab Team in a skilled nursing setting.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy, a current Florida PTA license, and strong communication skills to document progress, coordinate with physicians, and participate in team meetings while upholding regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Physical Therapy and current Florida PTA license.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance with state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to residents under physician's orders.
• Report patient progress and response to treatment to the Physical Therapist.
• Assist PT in procedures and complex treatments for safe evaluation and treatment.
• Participate in continuing education and ongoing professional development.
• Maintain patient, facility, and physician confidentiality.
• Maintain accurate billing information daily.
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings to relay clinical findings and recommendations.
• Participate in family meetings as appropriate.
• Adhere to documentation requirements of Rehab department and facility.
• Conduct staff training via in-services and consultations.
• Follow Rehab Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Supervise non-professional staff as appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

The Physical Therapist Assistant must have: Associates Degree in Physical Therapy, current license in the state, excellent oral and written communication skills, and knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance within state and federal regulations related to the environment of treatment.

The Physical Therapy Assistant:

• Provides clinical services to appropriate residents under physician's orders
• Reports information relating to the patient's progress, complications, and/or response to treatment to the Physical Therapist
• Assists Physical Therapist in performing procedures, test and complex treatments to ensure the safe, effective evaluation and treatment of patients
• Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and development by participating in continuing education programs and other appropriate learning experiences
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, facility, and physician-related information
• Maintains accurate billing information, in accordance with procedures, on a daily basis
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings, as appropriate, to relay clinical findings and recommendations to other members of the rehab team
• Attends and participates in family meetings, as appropriate
• Adheres to documentation requirements of the Rehabilitation department and the facility
• Conducts staff training/education, as appropriate, via formal and informal in-services and consultations
• Reviews and follows the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Rehab Policy and Procedure Manual
• Supervises non-professional staff, as appropriate