Physical Therapist Assistant (Full-Time)

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC; Mayo (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC in Florida is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our rehabilitation team in Mayo. The role requires an associate degree, state license, and strong communication skills to support patient care under physician orders.

You will assist Physical Therapists, document progress, participate in meetings, and help with training and compliance with accreditation standards. The position emphasizes confidentiality, accurate documentation, and ongoing professional growth

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Current license in the state of Florida.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance with state/federal regulations in treatment environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to residents under physician orders.
• Report patient progress and response to treatment to the Physical Therapist.
• Assist the Physical Therapist in procedures and treatments to ensure safe evaluation and care.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient, facility, and physician information.
• Maintain accurate daily billing information per procedures.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to relay clinical findings.
• Attend family meetings when appropriate.
• Adhere to documentation requirements of Rehabilitation department and facility.
• Provide staff training and in-services as appropriate.
• Follow facility policies and Rehab Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Supervise non-professional staff as appropriate.

Skills

State license

Education

Associates Degree in Physical Therapy

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