Physical Therapy Assistant | UF Health St. Johns Home Care | PRN | Days

UF Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Saint Augustine, FL seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will implement treatment plans, educate patients and caregivers, and document progress for discharge planning.

You will participate in interdisciplinary care, monitor patient responses, and maintain productivity while ensuring high ethical standards and compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA/CAPTE accredited PTA program.
• Florida PTA license or eligibility.
• 0–1 PTA experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating and provide verbal/written reports to supervising therapist.
• Observe and report patient responses to treatment to care team.
• Educate patients and families and document instructions.
• Submit accurate documentation per policies.
• Treat under supervision to relieve pain and restore function as planned.
• Coordinate care through interdisciplinary communication.
• Instruct patient/family in exercise programs created by the PT.
• Maintain ethical standards in interactions with patients and team.
• Meet productivity standards and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Job description

Overview

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides skilled therapy intervention and treatment to patients under the supervision of the Physical Therapist. This care includes providing direct patient care according to the treatment plan established by the Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for educating patients and caregivers while preparing the patient/caregiver for discharge as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the evaluation process by implementing delegated assessments and by providing verbal and written reports of observations and patient capacities to the supervising therapist. Provide input for intervention plan, based on patient needs and priorities and is knowledgeable about the patient’s therapy goals.
• Observe, record, and report the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition to the supervising nurse, Physical Therapist, physician and mid-level provider as needed and in accordance with departmental and organizational policies.
• Educate and document in the patient record, instructions given to patient, caregiver, and/or family member or other healthcare personnel.
• Submit accurate and timely documentation in accordance with departmental and organizational policies.
• Under the guidance of the supervising therapist, treats to relieve pain, develop and restore function and maintain maximum performance using appropriate treatments, modalities, and procedure as stated in the plan of care.
• Promote coordination of care through interdisciplinary communication in accordance with departmental and organizational policies.
• Participate in instructing the patient, family, caregiver and/or other healthcare team personnel in the exercise program developed by the Physical Therapist for strengthening and conditioning.
• Uphold the highest ethical standards in relation to interaction and work with patients, physicians, caregivers/family and other members of the healthcare team.
• Meet the productivity standards that have been established by the organization.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management within job scope.

Qualifications

Education / Training

• Associate's Degree Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Additional Information

Graduate of an APTA/CAPTE accredited PTA program required.

Experience Requirements

• 0 - 1 PTA experience

Certificates / Licenses / Registration

• Physical Therapy Assistant License in Florida
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Level 2 AHCA Background Check (Home Care only) https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
• Motor Vehicles Record (MVR) Background Check (Home Care only)
• Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorder (ADRD) 2-hour course (Home Care only)

Additional Information

• BLS, provided by American Heart Association (AHA), required within 30 days of hire
• Level 2 AHCA Background Screening required upon hire for Home Care.
• Must have good driving record. Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance required for MVR for Home Care.
• Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorder of Elder Affairs 2-hour course required within 90 days of hire for Home Care only.