Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN)

Lafayette Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Mayo (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide clinical services under physician orders and to assist the Physical Therapist in treatment planning and execution. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, patient confidentiality, and ongoing professional development.

The PTA will report patient progress to the supervising Physical Therapist, participate in interdisciplinary meetings, and help maintain compliance with state and federal regulations

Qualifications

• Requires an Associates Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Active state license required.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance with state and federal regulations related to treatment environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical services to residents under physician’s orders.
• Reports patient progress, complications, and response to treatment to the Physical Therapist.
• Assists Physical Therapist in procedures and treatments for safe evaluation and care.
• Participates in continuing education and professional development.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient, facility, and physician information.
• Maintains accurate daily billing information.
• Attends interdisciplinary meetings to relay clinical findings and recommendations.
• Attends family meetings as appropriate.
• Adheres to documentation requirements of Rehab Department and facility.
• Conducts staff training and in-services as appropriate.
• Reviews facility policies and Rehab Procedures Manual.
• Supervises non-professional staff as appropriate.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Knowledge of accreditation standards

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