Physical Therapist Assistant

Park Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide patient-centered care under physician orders in a Florida facility. The role involves collaborating with the Physical Therapist to deliver safe, effective treatments and to document patient progress and outcomes.

The PTA will participate in continuing education, maintain confidentiality, handle daily billing information, and engage in team and family meetings while adhering to facility policies and

Qualifications

• Must have an Associates Degree in Physical Therapy and an active Florida PTA license.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and knowledge of accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to residents under physician's orders.
• Report patient progress and response to treatment to the Physical Therapist.
• Assist the Physical Therapist with procedures and complex treatments.
• Pursue ongoing professional growth through continuing education.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient, facility, and physician information.
• Maintain accurate daily billing information per procedures.
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings to relay findings to rehab team.
• Attend family meetings as appropriate.
• Adhere to Rehabilitation department and facility documentation requirements.
• Conduct staff trainings and in-services as appropriate.
• Follow facility and Rehab Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Supervise non-professional staff as appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associates Degree in Physical Therapy

Licensed PTA in Florida

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