Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in South Florida is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our dedicated rehabilitation team. You will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to help residents regain mobility, strength, balance, and independence, promoting safety and quality of life.

The role focuses on geriatric rehabilitation, post-surgical recovery, and comprehensive care planning within a skilled nursing setting.

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current and active Florida Physical Therapist Assistant license.
• Previous experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or rehab setting preferred.
• Knowledge of geriatric rehab, post-surgical recovery, stroke rehab, orthopedic conditions and balance training preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Commitment to providing excellent resident-centered care.

Responsabilidades

• Provide physical therapy treatments and therapeutic exercises under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Assist residents with improving strength, balance, endurance, coordination, and functional mobility.
• Provide gait training, transfer training, wheelchair mobility, and ambulation assistance.
• Implement therapeutic exercise programs to improve range of motion, flexibility, and muscle strength.
• Assist residents with activities designed to improve independence with daily functional tasks.
• Monitor resident responses to treatment and report changes in condition to the supervising Physical Therapist and appropriate clinical staff.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete treatment documentation in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate effectively with Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, nursing staff, physicians, residents, and family members.
• Follow infection control procedures, safety protocols, and fall prevention guidelines.
• Maintain appropriate treatment equipment and ensure a clean and safe rehabilitation environment.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning meetings as needed.
• Provide compassionate, respectful, and individualized care to residents.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Educación

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and patient-focused Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team at our Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in South Florida.

The Physical Therapist Assistant will work under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to provide quality therapeutic interventions to residents recovering from illness, injury, surgery, or functional decline. The goal is to help residents improve mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and independence while promoting safety and an improved quality of life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy treatments and therapeutic exercises in accordance with the established plan of care and under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

• Assist residents with improving strength, balance, endurance, coordination, and functional mobility.

• Provide gait training, transfer training, wheelchair mobility, and ambulation assistance.

• Implement therapeutic exercise programs to improve range of motion, flexibility, and muscle strength.

• Assist residents with activities designed to improve independence with daily functional tasks.

• Monitor resident responses to treatment and report changes in condition to the supervising Physical Therapist and appropriate clinical staff.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete treatment documentation in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.

• Communicate effectively with Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, nursing staff, physicians, residents, and family members.

• Follow infection control procedures, safety protocols, and fall prevention guidelines.

• Maintain appropriate treatment equipment and ensure a clean and safe rehabilitation environment.

• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning meetings as needed.

• Provide compassionate, respectful, and individualized care to residents.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.

• Current and active Florida Physical Therapist Assistant license.

• Previous experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), rehabilitation center, or long-term care setting preferred.

• Knowledge of geriatric rehabilitation, post-surgical recovery, stroke rehabilitation, orthopedic conditions and balance training preferred.

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

• Commitment to providing excellent resident-centered care.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist residents with transfers and mobility.

• Ability to safely assist residents with physical therapy activities.

• Ability to lift or move equipment and assist with resident mobility according to facility safety protocols.