physical therapist assistant, - , FL, United States - Brooks Rehabilitation

Description

Administers physical therapy treatments to patients working under the direction of and as an assistant to the Physical Therapist.

Shift:
Full-Time, 40 hours per week, 10 hour shifts, every other Sunday required


Responsibilities:

• Assessment and Plan of Care/Treatment
• Reviews patient's medical record for physician orders and/or change in patient status.
• Regularly works with the therapist in developing individual patient therapy plans. Administers physical therapy treatment to the patients as defined by the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist.
• Updates and adjusts treatment plan, as appropriate, in conjunction with the Physical Therapist, based on patient/family needs, goals, strengths, age, abilities, and preferences.
• Confers with the Physical Therapist and/or other health care professionals to exchange and discuss patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.
• Assists in preparing patient, guest, client, and resident safety for discharge, through instruction of patient and family/caregiver and written home exercise program as necessary.
• Manages schedule to meet departmental productivity expectations using sound clinical and professional reasoning.
• Responds to changes in work schedule as necessary continually using time between patients and assigned duties for departmental needs.
• Attends staff meetings and in-services.
• Maintains accurate daily billing charges and productivity log.
• Documents progress notes, case conference updates, appropriate scores, family/patient education, and all other forms in accordance with departmental policy and procedure. Contributes to discharge note as appropriate.
• Maintains accurate, comprehensive, and professional written documentation.
• Perform other duties as may be required from management.

Qualifications:

• Current PTA license in state of Florida
• Current hands-on CPR/BLS Certification
• Experience preferred, will consider a new grad
• Knowledge of federal and state professional requirements

Shift:
Full-Time, 40 hours per week, 10 hour shifts, every other Sunday required

Location: 6400 Brooks Bartram Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32258

Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits package
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Discounts
• Clinical Education and Professional Development Programs