Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Jacksonville-Center-For-Rehabilitation-and-Healthcar; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Jacksonville Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is seeking a Part-Time/PRN Physical Therapist to join our patient rehabilitation team in Jacksonville, FL. The ideal candidate provides therapy to diverse patient populations, designs individualized treatment plans, and collaborates with other clinicians to promote safe, progressive recovery.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, implementing treatment plans, documenting progress, and coordinating discharge planning with in-home

Qualifications

• Experience performing PT evaluations to APTA standards.
• Develop and implement Plan of Treatment for patients.
• Coordinate with other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing PT evaluations per APTA and state standards.
• Develop Plan of Treatment with goals and staff collaboration.
• Set short/long-term goals aligned to patient progress.
• Implement Plan of Treatment on schedule and adjust as needed.
• Document patient progress in medical and facility records.
• Assess mobility, strength, and function; set achievable goals.
• Report progress to patients, caregivers, and staff.
• Plan in-home care after treatment completion.
• Maintain knowledge through workshops and literature.
• Assist staff to ensure a clean, safe rehab environment.

Skills

APTA standards

Patient evaluation

Treatment planning

Documentation

Care coordination

Job description

Part Time and PRN Positions Available

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Physical Therapist to join our patient rehabilitation team and provide therapy and rehabilitations services to patients in our physical therapy facility. The ideal candidate is a compassionate healer who is passionate about their patients and committed to helping them recover their independence and mobility. We’re looking for someone with experience working with a wide range of patient injuries and age groups, who is always ready to learn new techniques to further patient care. The person hired for the Physical Therapist position would partner with new and ongoing patients in our facility to create a Plan of Treatment consisting of the appropriate exercises, procedures and techniques required to promote effective, safe recovery. They will be responsible for coordinating with any healthcare professionals that are working with their patients and referring patients to specialists when appropriate. The right candidate is a patient, compassionate professional who encourages and inspires their patients to work toward greater independence and recovery.

Responsibilities for Physical Therapist

• Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations according to APTA standards of practice as well as state standards.

• Develop Plan of Treatment for each patient based on initial and ongoing

• evaluations including short and long term goals, collaboration demands of other staff members, and required patient and caregiver involvement.

• Implement Plan of Treatment on a consistent schedule and adjust this schedule and plan according to patient progress.

• Document patient progress according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures.

• Evaluate mobility, strength and current level of patient function, while setting goals to improve in these areas that are scaled to patient abilities and realistically attainable.

• Report patient progress to patient, patient caregivers and loved ones, facility staff and healthcare professionals involved in ongoing treatment/care of patients.

• Develop a plan for patients following completion of their Plan of Treatment with appropriate in-home care services.

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications, etc.

• Assist other facility staff members as needed to provide care and create a clean, orderly and effective environment for rehabilitation and physical therapy.

Must be able to pass level 2 fingerprinting with an Eligible status.

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