Physical Therapy Assistant, PTA, Full Time and PRN

CareRite Centers, LLC; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading healthcare provider in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide treatment under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The PTA will document patient progress, collaborate with other disciplines, and ensure compliance with confidentiality and federal regulations. The ideal candidate possesses a valid Florida license, has exceptional patient service skills, and preferably experience in long-term or geriatric care. This role contributes toward delivering quality patient-centered treatment in a professional environment.

Qualifikationen

• Must have a valid professional license and registration for the state of FL.
• Experience with long-term care or geriatric care is preferred.
• Exceptional patient service skills with the ability to demonstrate clinical excellence.

Aufgaben

• Provide treatment by adhering to specific goals developed by the PT.
• Document patient’s progress on weekly progress notes in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered treatment.

Kenntnisse

Patient service skills

Documentation writing

Collaboration with disciplines

Clinical excellence

Ausbildung

Valid professional license in Florida

Jobbeschreibung

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.

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, HIPAA and Federal Residents Rights.
• Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling is preferred however not limited to.

An Equal Opportunity Employer