Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Full Time

Topaz Fiscal Services; Middleburg (FL); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Topaz Fiscal Services is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Florida to provide clinical services under physician orders. The role emphasizes patient progress reporting, assisting therapists, and ensuring compliant documentation and billing.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree in Physical Therapy, a current Florida PTA license, and strong communication skills. Ongoing education and collaboration with rehab staff are expected to support quality patient care.

Formación

• Associates degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Current Florida PTA license or eligibility to practice.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance with state/federal regulations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• 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, tests and complex treatments.
• Participates in continuing education to support professional growth.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient, facility, and physician information.
• Maintains accurate billing information according to procedures.
• Attends interdisciplinary and family meetings as appropriate to relay clinical findings.
• Adheres to documentation requirements of Rehab department and facility.
• Provides staff training/education as appropriate.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Educación

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Florida PTA license

Descripción del empleo

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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