Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN)

Topaz Fiscal Services; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant to join our rehabilitation team. Under physician orders, you will provide clinical services to residents and support the Physical Therapist in assessments and treatments.

You will maintain confidential patient information, assist with documentation and billing, participate in interdisciplinary meetings, and contribute to ongoing staff education. Florida licensing and an Associates degree in Physical Therapy are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to residents under physician’s orders.
• Report patient progress, complications, and response to treatment to the Physical Therapist.
• Assist Physical Therapist in performing procedures and treatments to ensure safe, effective care.
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings and family meetings as appropriate to relay clinical findings.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient, facility, and physician-related information.
• Maintains accurate billing information on a daily basis.
• Participate in staff training and in-services as appropriate.
• Adhere to documentation requirements of the Rehab department and facility.
• Review policies and procedures and Rehab Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Supervise non-professional staff, as appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate 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