Physical Therapist Assistant

Topaz Fiscal Services; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to support residents under physician’s orders, requiring an Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy and an active Florida license.

You will assist the Physical Therapist in procedures, report patient progress, and participate in interdisciplinary meetings while maintaining confidentiality and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance with state and federal regulations relating to healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical services to residents under physician’s orders.
• Reports patient progress and response to treatment to the Physical Therapist.
• Assists Physical Therapist in procedures, tests and complex treatments.
• Participates in continuing education and professional development.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, facility, and physician information.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Active Florida PT 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