Physical Therapist Assistant

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide licensed clinical support under physician orders, under supervision as needed, ensuring quality care and regulatory compliance.

The role requires documenting patient progress, assisting in procedures, attending interdisciplinary and family meetings, and maintaining confidentiality within the rehab team.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Physical Therapy and active Florida PTA license.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and state/federal regulations related to rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical services to residents under physician’s orders
• Reports information relating to patient progress to the Physical Therapist
• Assists Physical Therapist in procedures and complex treatments to ensure safe evaluation and treatment
• Participates in continuing education programs and other learning experiences
• Maintains confidentiality of patient, facility, and physician information
• Maintains accurate billing information on a daily basis
• Attends interdisciplinary meetings to relay clinical findings to rehab team
• Attends family meetings as appropriate
• Adheres to documentation requirements of Rehab department and facility
• Conducts staff training/education via in-services and consultations
• Reviews and follows facility policies and Rehab Policy and Procedure Manual
• Supervises non-professional staff, as appropriate

Skills

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy

Florida PTA license

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