Physical Therapist Assistant, PRN

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team. The PTA will deliver treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, following specific goals and ensuring accurate documentation of patient progress.

Applicants should hold a valid FL PTA license and have experience in long-term or geriatric care.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Physical Therapist Assistant license/registration for the state of FL
• Provide comprehensive treatment under supervision of Physical Therapist
• Experience with long-term care/geriatric care preferred
• Strong documentation and weekly progress note reporting
• Report on time and maintain professional conduct

Responsibilities

• Carry out best practice treatments under PT supervision
• Provide treatment according to goals developed by the PT
• Offer feedback to supervising PT via documentation and other facility processes
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care
• Uphold confidentiality and HIPAA and residents rights

Skills

Licensed PTA FL

Documentation

Geriatric care

Punctuality

Team collaboration

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale is looking for a talented and hard-working PTA to join their ever-growing team. Today, under new ownership, we are creating an inimitable, revitalizing Rehabilitation Environment to provide the short term patient with a luxurious, five-star experience that meets and exceeds all expectations.

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Job Overview:

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for carrying out best practice treatments under the supervision of the Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide treatment by adhering to specific goals developed by the PT. As well, the PTA must provide feedback to the supervising physical therapist via documentation or in any other method required by facility policy.

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of FL
• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under supervision of Physical Therapist
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Well versed with documentation writing
• Document patient’s progress on weekly progress note in a timely fashion.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.
• Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling is preferred however not limited to.

Shift Needs:

Full Time.

Background Screening Requirment:

This position is subjet to Florida background screening requirments.

For information please visit : https://info.flclearinghouse.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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