Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN)

Topaz Fiscal Services; Mayo (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services in Mayo, FL is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide clinical services under physician orders and support the rehabilitation team.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy, possesses a current Florida license, and demonstrates excellent communication skills, along with knowledge of accreditation standards and regulatory requirements for treatment environments.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Physical Therapy and active state license.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance with state/federal regulations in treatment environments.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical services to residents under physician orders.
• Reports patient progress, complications, and response to treatment to the Physical Therapist.
• Assists the Physical Therapist in procedures, tests and complex treatments to ensure safe evaluation and treatment.
• Participates in continuing education for professional growth and development.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient, facility, and physician information.
• Maintains daily accuracy of billing information according to procedures.
• Attends interdisciplinary meetings to relay clinical findings and recommendations to rehab team members.
• Attends family meetings as appropriate.
• Adheres to Rehabilitation department and facility documentation requirements.
• Conducts staff training and in-services as appropriate.
• Follows facility policies and Rehab Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Supervises non-professional staff as appropriate.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate's 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