Physical Therapy Assistant: Empowering Patient Recovery

Bedrock Healthcare; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedrock Healthcare in Daytona Beach, FL seeks a licensed-eligible Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide direct physical therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The role includes data collection, documentation, and collaboration with the rehabilitation team.

The PTA will educate patients and families on therapy recommendations, participate in staff training, and support student education as allowed by state regulations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a PTA accredited physical therapist assistant program and eligible for licensure in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy treatments to patients/residents as determined through the therapy plan of care, established by the Physical Therapists, and State Practice Act.
• Gathers data for screens and reports the results to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Records data on patient/resident responses to treatments and communicates to the Physical Therapist overseeing the treatment plan.
• Documents up-to-date services provided to patients/residents, including daily progress notes, weekly summaries, and therapy summary sheets.
• Participates in conferences, consultations, and educational programs designed to improve patient/resident care and staff performance as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Instructs patient/resident, family, and/or caregivers in physical therapy recommendations to be continued upon discharge as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Participates in scheduled in-service programs related to work topics as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Assists in the supervision and education of affiliating students as allowed by State Practice Act.
• Performs other duties as assigned and allowed by State Practice Acts and regulation.
• Demonstrates compliance with the facility's Compliance program, policies and procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.

Education

PTA accredited physical therapist assistant program

Job description

Bedrock Healthcare in Daytona Beach, FL seeks a licensed-eligible Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide direct physical therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The role includes data collection, documentation, and collaboration with the rehabilitation team.

The PTA will educate patients and families on therapy recommendations, participate in staff training, and support student education as allowed by state regulations.