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Department:

Job Description Summary:

Position Responsibilities

• Appropriately administers modalities and utilizes equipment as deemed necessary based on each specific guideline.
• Discusses with the Physical Therapist the need for assistive devices, DME/adaptive equipment and ensures that all equipment is recommended, received and measured to fit each patient as observed by supervisor and as documented in the chart.
• Fits, trains and educates patient/caregiver in the use of assitive device, DME, and adaptive equipment.
• Discusses with the Physical Therapist the need for orthotic/prosthetic device and trains patient in use, donn/doff, and educate patient/caretaker on skin care as documented in the chart and as observed by the Physical Therapist.
• Discusses with the Physical Therapist the patient's progress, goals and plan of care and adjusts treatment approach based on patient's reaction to it and re-asses outcome as observed by the Physical Therapist.
• Completes Outcome Measure scores Functional Independence Measure (FIM) for admission, goal setting and discharge within departmental policies and procedures in a timely manner.
• Provides written instructions, training and education as needed to all patients/family member/caretakers, in a timely manner, as evidenced by documentation of such in the patient's chart.
• Follows patient schedule on time as observed by supervisor.
• Gives at least one in-service annually to staff.
• Maintains State/National Licensure requirements for continuing education regulations, as monitored by the supervisor/Manager.
• Supervises activities of support personnel as authorized by supervisor.
• Voluntarily assist other therapists/assistants in completing their work and serves as a clinical expert for less experienced staff, as observed by supervisor and staff.
• Participates in the clinical education program (student program) as reported by the coordinator for clinical education.
• Participates in Performance Improvement projects.

Qualifications

• License/Registration/Certification
  • Current Florida State PTA License. CPR Certification
• Education
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program, General Educational Level #5= 13->14 school grades.
• Experience
  • Specific vocational preparation of 1 to 2 years = skilled work.

Benefits:

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!

Degree Requirements:

Certification: