Physical Therapy Assistant ( PTA)

Jupiter; Florida; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for Full Time and PRN roles in a Skilled Nursing facility. The PTA will carry out treatments under the Physical Therapist, document progress weekly, and collaborate with all disciplines to ensure patient-centered care for a geriatric population.

Qualified candidates will hold a FL license, have experience in long-term or geriatric care preferred, and maintain confidentiality and professional

Qualifications

• Must have a valid professional license and registration for the 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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out best practice treatments under supervision of the PT.
• Provide treatment adhering to specific goals developed by the PT.
• Provide feedback to the supervising PT via documentation or other facility policy.

Skills

Licensed PTA

Geriatric care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Patient service

Professionalism

Punctuality

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

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