PT Assistant HFMG - Physical Therapy

Health First Careers•Merritt Island, FL

70d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides exceptional healthcare in a professional manner. This role involves maintaining patient safety, following the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist, and providing effective treatments to help patients progress towards their goals. The assistant will also educate patients, families, and staff, manage schedules efficiently, and ensure accurate documentation and billing.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy.
None (Work Experience)
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) licensure in the State of Florida.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained.
Interpersonal communications skills.
Basic computer skills or willingness to learn.
Problem-solving ability.
Decision-making skills.
Able to interact with all people.
Able to concentrate under multiple demands/time constraints.
Able to concentrate in stressful and distracting surroundings.

Nice To Haves

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification.
Dry Needling Certification.
Certified McKenzie Therapist (MDT) certification.
Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) certification.
Geriatric Certified Specialist (GCS) certification.
Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) certification.
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification.
Oncology Certification.
Neurology Certification.
Pelvic & Women’s Health Certification (PWHC).
Sports Physical Therapy Certification.
LSVT Big & Loud certification.
Graston Technique Specialist (GTS) certification.
PNF Certification.
Certified Manual Therapist certification.
Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) certification.
Ergonomic Certification.

Responsibilities

Maintains patient safety at all times, and ensures compliance with precautions and documents all current precautions and changes in status.
Follows the plan of care and consults with the Physical Therapist (PT) when changes to the plan may be indicated or when a progress note or reassessment is due.
Responds to therapy inquiries upon receipt.
Prepares for, and reviews daily assignments/schedules with the team, and evaluates schedule for the next day.
Provides patients with effective treatments that progress them towards their goals and documents treatments according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies.
Provides patients, families and staff with education regarding therapy services related to the patients' needs.
Meets patient scheduling requirements, verifying productivity targets are met, and utilizing their time, supplies and support staff responsibly.
Issues charges that correspond to the services provided and the documented treatment times.
Attends department meetings that take place during scheduled work hours; otherwise, reviews and signs meeting minutes, and participates in-services given by other staff and students that take place during scheduled work hours.
Participates in training new Associates and students as needed, and conducts other duties as assigned.