Physical Therapy Assistant

Lion Care; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem schedule

Weekly pay

Competitive pay

In-house Rehabilitation Team

Job summary

Madison Pointe in New Port Richey, FL, is seeking a per diem Physical Therapy Assistant to join our in-house rehabilitation team where you are valued and appreciated. You will work under supportive leadership and enjoy flexible hourly per diem scheduling.

Responsibilities include screening residents, delivering skilled PTA services, documenting care, and communicating progress with the rehabilitation director and team. Florida licensure/eligibility is required or preferred.

Qualifications

• Florida licensed/eligible in Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Knowledge of Net Health and Point Click Care.
• Professionalism, excellent communication, and time management skills.
• Therapists of all experience level.

Responsibilities

• Screen residents with diverse cognitive and medical diagnoses.
• Use standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to guide interventions.
• Provide skilled PTA services to residents to improve or maintain mobility.
• Communicate progress and adjust treatment plans with PT.
• Monitor treatment plans to ensure functional outcomes.
• Educate residents, families, caregivers and staff about physical therapy.
• Complete clinical documentation for each resident.
• Coordinate with Director of Rehabilitation and IDT staff regarding status and discharge plans.

Skills

Professionalism

Excellent communication

Time management

Education

Florida PTA license/eligibility

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

PHYSICAL THERAPAPY ASSISTANT- PER DIEM

Madison Pointe in New Port Richey, FL, is seeking a per diem Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our amazing in-house rehabilitation team where you are valued and appreciated. As a team member, you can expect excellent leadership, supportive facility leadership, competitive rates and benefits, and a fun environment to work in.

The PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT position offers the following:

• PER DIEM: Hourly with flexible schedule options
• PAY: Excellent Per Diem Rates
• Job Stability in an in-house supportive environment
• Competitive Pay
• Weekly Pay
• Supportive Director of Rehabilitation
• Clinical mentorship and leadership development

JOB REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Screening of residents of various cognitive and medical diagnoses
• Knowledge and understanding of standardized assessments and evidence-based practice utilized to support clinical interventions.
• Provide skilled Physical Therapy services to medically necessary residents with cognitive and functional mobility disorders to improve, maintain or prevent further deterioration.
• Communication of progress and findings to PT to assess treatment plans to make clinical adjustments and decisions based on individual resident needs.
• Monitor treatment plans for effectiveness to ensure residents’ functional outcomes.
• Provided education and consultation to residents, families, caregivers, and facility staff related to Physical Therapy.
• Complete all necessary clinical documentation through each resident case.
• Communicates efficiently and effectively with Director of Rehabilitation, rehabilitation team members and other IDT staff regarding resident status, treatment plan, progress, barriers to progress and discharge planning.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRES:

• Florida licensed/eligible in Physical Therapy Assistant
• Knowledge of Net Health and Point Click Care
• Professionalism, excellent communication, and time management skills
• Therapists of all experience level

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