Physical Therapist Assistant / FT

Suncoast Manor Retirement Community, Inc in; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Suncoast Manor Retirement Community, Inc in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for our Out-Patient department. The PTA will work under supervision from the Out-Patient Therapy Director or Therapist and may travel between communities as needed.

Responsibilities include assisting the PT during evaluations, monitoring resident progress, documenting activities, and performing home assessments as part of discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist the PT during evaluations.
• Monitor resident’s progress and communicate with PT.
• Maintain documentation of resident activities, progress, and billing.
• Perform Home Assessments as part of discharge planning.
• Screen residents at admission and during quarterly/annual reviews to determine therapy needs.

Job description

Suncoast Manor Retirement Community, Inc

Physical Therapist Assistant / FT (Healthcare)

Westminster Suncoast a beautiful retirement community in South St. Petersburg is recruiting for an ON CALL PTA for our Out-Patient department. Will have direct supervision from the Out-Patient Therapy Director or Therapist for each patient/resident assigned to the Physical Therapist and is dependent on the nature of the skilled tasks and the complexities of the patients/residents presenting condition. May receive clinical supervision from Therapists. Some travel between communities required.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities.
• Responsible for carrying out Care Plan as designed by the Physical Therapist (PT).
• Assist the PT during evaluations.
• Monitor resident’s progress and communicate with PT.
• Maintain documentation in system of resident’s activities, record progress and document billing activities.
• Perform Resident’s Home Assessment as part of the discharge process as directed by the PT.
• Perform Resident’s screening during the admission process and quarterly & annual screening to determine the need for therapy as directed by the PT.

The above job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments and responsibilities assigned to any employees; nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in this description. This job description may change from time to time as the needs of the organization change.

To learn more about our culture and what it is like to work at Westminster Communities of Florida, follow us on our social channels (Facebook and Instagram) at @WestminsterCareers.

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