Physical Therapist Assistant

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Miami offers per diem Physical Therapy Assistant positions in Miami, FL. The PTA will assist with patient rehabilitation, demonstrations, and evaluation, while supporting home activity instructions and family education.

Core functions include patient evaluation, documentation, and collaboration with physicians to optimize treatment plans. Opportunities exist for growth within a busy academic medical environment.

Qualifications

• Learning agility to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols.
• Teamwork and collaboration within a clinical team.
• Proficiency with office software and relevant computer applications.
• Effective written and verbal communication with colleagues and patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with evaluation of new patients, establish goals, and help develop treatment plans.
• Document all evaluations, treatments, and patient interactions.
• Provide information to patients and families on conditions and home activities.
• Communicate with physicians to obtain information and suggest revisions to treatment.
• Use treatment tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain productivity and adjust schedule as needed for clinic needs.
• Participate in quality and safety improvement activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Associate degree in relevant field

Job description

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Physical Therapy is currently seeking per diem Physical Therapy Assistants to work in Miami, FL.

The Physical Therapy Assistant 1 assists with a patient's rehabilitative activities. Additionally, the incumbent facilitates exercise instruction and demonstration, and patient evaluation and testing. An employee in this position works with an emphasis on helping patients and clients suffering from injuries or diseases to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists with the evaluation of new patients, establishment of goals, and development of appropriate treatment plans.
• Documents all evaluations, treatments, and other pertinent patient interactions.
• Provides relevant information to patients and families regarding medical conditions and gives them instructions for conducting home activities.
• Communicates with physicians and their staff to obtain necessary information and suggests revisions in treatment.
• Utilizes treatment tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Maintains a satisfactory level of productivity and demonstrates willingness to adjust personal schedule in case of crisis and real clinic need.
• Participates in quality and safety improvement activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal, local, and state guidelines and regulations.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in relevant field required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
• Valid State of Florida Physical Therapy Assistant license required
• Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:Part timeEmployee Type:TemporaryPay Grade:H8