Physical Therapy Assistant ( PTA)

WF TPS; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Florida is seeking a Full Time and PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to join our skilled nursing team. The PTA will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to deliver evidence-based treatments and support geriatric patients.

Candidates must hold an active Florida PTA license and demonstrate strong documentation skills, professionalism, and a commitment to patient-centered care in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid FL PTA license and registration.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric care preferred.
• Excellent documentation and timely progress notes.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Carry out treatments under supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Provide treatment per goals developed by the PT and adhere to facility policy.
• Document patient progress on weekly progress notes in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with all disciplines for best patient-centered care.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Good patient service skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Documentation writing

Education

Florida PTA license

Job description

Jupiter Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is looking for a Full Time and PRN talented and motivated Physical Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic team. The position is within a Skilled Nursing facility. Candidate should possess passion for geriatric population, must contain a license in the state of practice.

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Job Overview:

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for carrying out best practice treatments under the supervision of the Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide treatment by adhering to specific goals developed by the PT. As well, the PTA must provide feedback to the supervising physical therapist via documentation or in any other method required by facility policy.

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of FL
• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under supervision of Physical Therapist
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Well versed with documentation writing
• Document patient’s progress on weekly progress note in a timely fashion.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

PRN and Full Time positions available.

An Equal Opportunity Employer