Physical Therapy Assistant (Part-Time) or (Full)-Time

Westminster Oaks; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Oaks in Florida seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to support therapists in delivering care plans, monitoring progress, and documenting activities. The role includes home assessments for discharge and screenings at admission and periodically thereafter to determine therapy needs.

The ideal candidate holds a Florida PTA license, an AA degree from an APTA-accredited program, and has experience in a healthcare setting. Vaccination requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Current State of Florida PTA license.
• AA degree from an APTA-accredited program.
• Two years experience in a health care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the care plan as designed by the Physical Therapist (PT) and assist the PT during evaluations.
• Monitor resident's progress and communicate with PT.
• Maintain documentation in the system of resident's activities, record progress and billing activities.
• Perform resident's home assessment as part of the discharge process as directed by the PT.
• Perform resident's screening during the admission process and quarterly & annual screening to determine the need for therapy as directed by the PT.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Responsible for carrying out the care plan as designed by the Physical Therapist (PT) and assisting the PT during evaluations. Monitor resident's progress and communicate with PT. Maintain documentation in system of resident's activities, record progress and document billing activities. Perform resident's home assessment as part of the discharge process as directed by the PT. Perform resident's screening during the admission process and quarterly & annual screening to determine the need for therapy as directed by the PT.

Requires an AA Degree from an APTA accredited program and a current State of Floria PTA license. Two years experience in a health care setting preferred.

“Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.”

Education

Required

• Associate Degree or better in Physical Therapy Assistant

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• COVID-19 Vaccination
• Physical Therapy Assist

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