Physical Therapy Assistant: Rehab & Mobility Champion

Laurellwood Post-Acute and Rehab; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurellwood Post-Acute and Rehab is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The PTA will assist in developing and implementing treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, and functional independence.

Responsibilities include assessing patients with the PT, implementing interventions, educating patients and families for home programs, and maintaining compliant progress notes and records.

Qualifications

• Assist the PT in assessing patients' physical abilities and limitations to develop effective treatment plans.
• Implement prescribed physical therapy interventions, including exercises, activities, and modalities, to improve patients' physical function and mobility.
• Educate patients and families on home exercises to support ongoing rehabilitation.
• Monitor and document patients' progress and communicate changes to the supervising PT.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure coordinated care.
• Participate in team meetings, in-service training, and continuing education opportunities.
• Adhere to ethical and professional standards of practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist the PT in assessing patients' physical abilities and limitations to develop effective treatment plans.
• Implement prescribed physical therapy interventions, including exercises, activities, and modalities.
• Educate patients and families on exercises and activities to be performed at home.
• Monitor and document patients' progress and communicate changes to the supervising PT.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of patient treatments and documentation.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure coordinated care.
• Participate in team meetings, in-service training, and continuing education.

Skills

Patient assessment

Rehabilitation techniques

Patient education

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Tools

Documentation systems

Job description

Laurellwood Post-Acute and Rehab is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The PTA will assist in developing and implementing treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, and functional independence.

Responsibilities include assessing patients with the PT, implementing interventions, educating patients and families for home programs, and maintaining compliant progress notes and records.