Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN)

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide clinical services to residents under physician orders in a Florida facility. The role requires an associate degree, a current PTA license in Florida, and strong communication skills to document patient progress and coordinate with the rehab team.

You will assist the Physical Therapist with procedures and complex treatments, maintain confidentiality and accurate billing, participate in interdisciplinary meetings, and

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Current license to practice as a PTA in Florida.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance with state and federal regulations related to the environment of treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical services to appropriate residents under physician’s orders.
• Reports information regarding patient progress, complications, and response to treatment to the Physical Therapist.
• Assists Physical Therapist in performing procedures, tests and complex treatments to ensure safe, effective evaluation and treatment of patients.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, facility, and physician-related information.
• Maintains accurate billing information on a daily basis.
• Attends interdisciplinary meetings to relay clinical findings and recommendations to rehab team.
• Attends family meetings as appropriate.
• Adheres to documentation requirements of the Rehabilitation department and facility.
• Conducts staff training and in-services for education and consultations.
• Reviews and follows policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Rehab Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Supervises non-professional staff, as appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Associate's 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