PRN Physical Therapy Assistant – Geriatric Rehab & Onsite Perks

Miami-Jewish-Health; Bayshore (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Jewish Health is seeking a PRN Physical Therapy Assistant to administer skilled PT interventions under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The role supports rehabilitative care for geriatric patients within a large healthcare campus.

Applicants must hold an associates degree in physical therapy assisting, be Florida licensed, and maintain BLS certification. The position requires collaboration with the IDT, discharge planning, and equipment management on a busy unit.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant preferred
• 1 year of experience in physical therapy and experience working with geriatric population preferred
• Florida licensed physical therapy assistant
• Current BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Administers treatment that align with the plan of care and practices within the scope of the physical therapy state practice act
• Implements discharge planning, as outlined in the plan of care, assuring equipment needs, home exercise program, and follow-up care are addressed appropriately and documented in the medical record
• Assesses whether continuation of skilled therapy aligns with regulatory criteria
• Reports observations of performance and response to treatment to the physical therapist
• Attends both departmental and IDT (interdisciplinary team) meetings as established by the physical therapist
• Participates as an active member of the IDT providing updates regarding the needs or progress of patients as determined by the physical therapist
• Attends and participates in committees and family member meetings
• Provides in services as needed to participants and staff members
• Provides supervision, guidance and assistance to rehabilitation aides and students in their delivery of services and reports as indicated to PT regarding pertinent issues.
• Identifies potential problem situations, intervenes appropriately, and communicates such events to supervisor
• Performs related non-clinical services necessary to maintain the efficient operation of the PT department, and adjusts schedule as required
• Reports equipment malfunction immediately and maintains an adequate level of supplies
• Assists PT with ordering adaptive equipment, durable medical equipment, and supplies and assists with issuance of DME
• Consults with other disciplines as directed regarding participant concerns and activity adaptations
• Performs related non-clinical services necessary to maintain the efficient operation of the Physical Therapy department, and adjusts schedule as required
• Demonstrates willingness to work across clinical service lines, including inpatient, outpatient, and PACE as needed

Job description

Miami Jewish Health is seeking a PRN Physical Therapy Assistant to administer skilled PT interventions under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The role supports rehabilitative care for geriatric patients within a large healthcare campus.

Applicants must hold an associates degree in physical therapy assisting, be Florida licensed, and maintain BLS certification. The position requires collaboration with the IDT, discharge planning, and equipment management on a busy unit.