Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Full Time

Middleburg Rehab; Middleburg (FL); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Middleburg Rehab in Florida seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide clinical services under physician orders and assist the Physical Therapist in assessments and treatments. The role requires an active Florida license and an Associates Degree in Physical Therapy, plus strong communication and compliance with regulatory standards.

The person will participate in interdisciplinary meetings, ensure accurate documentation and billing, and engage in ongoing professional development while

Qualifications

• Associate degree in physical therapy required.
• Current license to practice physical therapy in Florida.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and state/federal regulations related to treatment environment.

Responsabilités

• 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 and tests to ensure safe evaluation and treatment.
• Participates in continuing education and professional development.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient, facility, and physician information.
• Maintains accurate billing information daily.
• Attends interdisciplinary meetings to relay clinical findings to the rehab team.
• Attends family meetings as appropriate.
• Adheres to Rehabilitation department documentation requirements.
• Conducts staff training and education as appropriate.
• Reviews and follows facility policies and Rehab manual.

Connaissances

Exceptional communication

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Formation

Associates Degree in Physical Therapy

Description du poste

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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