Physical Therapy Assistant, PTA, Full Time and PRN

The-Pearl-At-Fort-Lauderdale; Coral Estates (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pearl at Fort Lauderdale is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join their care team. The PTA will deliver treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and help meet established goals for each patient.

The role requires strong documentation, collaboration with all disciplines, and commitment to patient-centered care within a long-term or geriatric care setting. Florida license is required and reliability is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of FL.
• Provide comprehensive treatment under supervision of Physical Therapist.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Well versed with documentation writing.
• Document patient’s progress on weekly progress note.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide 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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out best practice treatments under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Provide treatment by adhering to specific goals developed by the PT.
• Provide feedback to the supervising physical therapist via documentation or in any other method required by facility policy.
• Ensure confidentiality and adhere to facility policy.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide best patient-centered care.
• Document patient progress on weekly progress notes in a timely fashion.

Skills

License FL

Documentation

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

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.

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

Background Screening Requirment:

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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