Physical Therapy Assistant, PTA, Full Time and PRN

The-Pearl-At-Fort-Lauderdale; Coral Estates (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pearl at Fort Lauderdale is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team. You will provide treatment under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and contribute to care plans focused on geriatric needs.

Strong documentation skills, punctuality, and a commitment to HIPAA compliance are essential as you help deliver high-quality patient-centered care in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid FL license and registration.
• Provide comprehensive treatment under supervision of Physical Therapist.
• Experience with long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing and timely weekly progress notes.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.
• Exhibit exceptional patient service and professional conduct.
• Report to work on time and adhere to scheduled hours.
• Compliance with HIPAA and Residents' Rights.
• Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out treatments under Physical Therapist supervision.
• Deliver treatments per goals developed by the PT.
• Provide feedback through documentation as required by facility policy.
• Collaborate with all disciplines for optimal patient care.
• Maintain timely weekly progress notes and patient progress reporting.
• Adhere to confidentiality and residents' rights guidelines.
• Perform duties assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Assist in keeping documentation accurate and up-to-date.

Skills

Licensed PTA (FL)

Geriatric care

Documentation writing

Patient-centered care

Professionalism

Punctuality

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

The Pearl at Fort Lauderdale is looking for a talented and hard-working PTA to join their ever-growing team.

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.

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.
• Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling is preferred however not limited to.

Background Screening Requirements

This position is subjet to Florida background screening requirments.

For information please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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