Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Westside Oaks; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Westside Oaks is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide clinical services under physician orders in a resident setting. You will report patient progress to the Physical Therapist and assist in procedures to ensure safe, effective treatment.

Responsibilities include maintaining confidentiality, documenting daily billing, and participating in interdisciplinary and family meetings. Ongoing professional development and supervision of non-professional staff are required.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Current Florida state licensure is required.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance under state and federal regulations related to treatment environment.

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 procedures, tests, and complex treatments for safe, effective evaluation and treatment.
• Participate in ongoing professional development through continuing education and other learning opportunities.
• Maintain patient, facility, and physician confidentiality.
• Maintain accurate daily billing information per procedures.
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings to relay clinical findings and recommendations to rehab team.
• Attend family meetings as appropriate.
• Adhere to Rehab documentation requirements.
• Conduct staff training and in-services as appropriate.
• Follow facility policies and Rehab Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Supervise non-professional staff as appropriate.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Associates Degree in Physical Therapy

Current Florida state license

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

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