Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant

AdventHealth•Apopka, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant works at AdventHealth Sports Med and Rehab Apopka and may be required to support other West Orlando locations. The position follows a weekday schedule of five eight-hour shifts; the clinic is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The assistant implements individualized treatment plans based on physical therapy evaluations, practice standards, recommended techniques, insurance guidelines, and patient needs, and adjusts plans in consultation with a physical therapist based on ongoing assessment. The role includes collecting patient data, documenting care and charges accurately and promptly, educating patients and caregivers, and overseeing rehabilitation aides in accordance with applicable regulations and practice standards. The assistant also contributes to community education, quality improvement, and continued clinical development.

Requirements

Associate degree in Physical Therapy.
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) license or temporary PTA credential (PTA-TEMP).
Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Windows, and electronic medical record systems.
Ability to read, write, and speak conversational English effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively in written, verbal, and electronic formats.

Responsibilities

Follow employee and patient safety principles in daily work.
Participate in community events, educational lectures, and other activities that support consumer marketing and public awareness through clinical expertise.
Implement individualized treatment plans based on physical therapy evaluations, practice standards, recommended techniques, insurance guidelines, and patient needs.
Modify treatment plans as needed based on ongoing assessments in consultation with a physical therapist.
Collect patient data and communicate with physical therapists about discharge recommendations when maximum benefit has been achieved.
Document patient care accurately, completely, and promptly using measurable, objective terminology and following practice standards, insurance guidelines, and department and hospital policies.
Charge patients accurately and promptly according to CPT code format, price file, and insurance guidelines.
Oversee rehabilitation aides' care according to regulations and practice standards; may coordinate rehabilitation aides, students, and other support personnel.
Interpret patient data in relation to age-appropriate behavior, motor skills, and physiological norms, adapting approaches and communication accordingly.
Identify patient and caregiver education needs, provide teaching opportunities, and document understanding as appropriate.
Participate in practice changes resulting from performance improvement activities and support departmental quality standards and initiatives.
Maintain clinical competencies through professional development, best practices, and serving as a clinical instructor.
Maintain departmental productivity standards and adjust work hours to meet patient needs as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.