Physical Therapy Assistant - Inpatient - PT - Days - MRHS

Memorial Healthcare System; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Rehabilitation Institute, part of Memorial Healthcare System, seeks a motivated Physical Therapy Assistant to provide therapy under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The role supports inpatient care at Memorial Regional Hospital South and outpatient services across five locations, including pediatric therapy partnerships.

The position requires graduation from an accredited PTA program, a Florida PTA license, and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Accredited Program (Required)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association
• Physical Therapy Assistant License (PTA LICENSE) - State of Florida

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient discharge planning.
• Documents services provided and patient response/progress.
• Monitors patient's responses to the treatment plan and communicates progress to the PT.
• Communicates patient status and recommendations to the care team.
• Implements treatment plan developed by supervising therapist using appropriate modalities; seeks consultation as necessary.
• May supervise students.
• Educates patient and family/caregiver about deficits and adaptive equipment and community resources.

Skills

Accountability

Clinical policies

Customer service

Documentation

Effective communication

Patient and family centered care

Problem solving

Responding to change

Standards of behavior

Education

Accredited program

BLS American Heart E-Card

PTA license (Florida)

Job description

Location

Hollywood, Florida

Memorial Rehabilitation Institute provides highly specialized care ranging from complex multiple trauma, stroke and brain injury to physical and speech therapy. Inpatient care is offered at Memorial Regional Hospital South, with outpatient care available in five different locations. We also have a home health team and resources for long-term care at Memorial Manor, while also offering therapy for pediatric developmental diagnosis through Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

Summary

Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, provides physical therapy services.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient discharge planning.


• Documents services provided and patient response/progress.


• Monitors patient's responses to the treatment plan. Regularly communicates patient progress and recommends possible goal revisions to the physical therapist.


• Communicates patient status and recommendations to care team.


• Implements treatment plan developed by supervising therapist using appropriate modalities. Seeks consultation as necessary.


• May assume responsibility for student supervision.


• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community resource programs.

Competencies

• ACCOUNTABILITY


• CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS


• CUSTOMER SERVICE


• DOCUMENTATION


• EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION


• PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE


• PROBLEM SOLVING


• RESPONDING TO CHANGE


• STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education And Certification Requirements

Accredited Program (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), Physical Therapy Assistant License (PTA LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required. Other Information: Additional Education Info: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 80%


• Climbing = 40%


• Keyboard Entry = 80%


• Kneeling = 60%


• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%


• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%


• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%


• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%


• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%


• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%


• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%


• Reaching = 80%


• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 80%


• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%


• Running = 40%


• Sitting = 80%


• Squatting = 80%


• Standing = 80%


• Walking = 80%


• Audible Speech = 80%


• Hearing Acuity = 80%


• Smelling Acuity = 40%


• Taste Discrimination = 0%


• Depth Perception = 80%


• Distinguish Color = 80%


• Seeing - Far = 80%


• Seeing - Near = 80%


• Bio hazardous Waste = 60%


• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%


• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%


• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%


• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%


• Asbestos = 0%


• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%


• Dust = 80%


• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%


• Hazardous Chemicals = 60%


• Hazardous Medication = 60%


• Latex = 80%


• Computer Monitor = 80%


• Domestic Animals = 60%


• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%


• Fire Risk = 40%


• Hazardous Noise = 0%


• Heating Devices = 60%


• Hypoxia = 0%


• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%


• Magnetic Fields = 40%