Physical Therapy Assistant, Cardiac Rehab Center, Full Time, Days

Jackson Health • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant performs technical work with limited supervisory duties administering assigned physical therapy treatments in the rehabilitation department of a county hospital. This role involves performing assigned therapeutic activities pre-determined by Registered Physical Therapists in various areas such as exercise, modality, or ward. An additional responsibility includes supervising Physical Therapy Aides in the movement of patients and the maintenance of treatment areas and equipment.

Requirements

• Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
• Valid Florida license as a Physical Therapy Assistant is required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or completion of required internship is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Specializes in all facets of physical therapy treatment for patients of all ages.
• Possesses and maintains an understanding of the principles of growth and development.
• Conducts a progressive physical therapy treatment program following the assessment of the patient's status and a treatment plan established by the supervising physical therapist.
• Reviews each patient's status and treatment program with the supervising physical therapist on a frequent, consistent basis.
• Documents patient treatment in the medical record according to the established policy.
• Completes and submits daily charge vouchers for assigned patients.
• Maintains accurate productivity records and produces appropriate amount of treatment units.
• Orders equipment needed by the patient in consultation with the supervising physical therapist.
• Assists the physical therapist in the clinical education of physical therapy assistant students.
• Participates in patient related therapeutic recreation programs in order to transfer patient skills acquired in therapy to functional use.
• Administers physical therapy treatment using, but not limited to the following procedures: Manually and mechanically applied passive, active, isokinetic and conditioning exercises, Electrical stimulation, Patient education, Ultrasound, etc.
• Participates in learning experiences to maintain and improve clinical knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.
• Performs additional advanced job duties, as outlined in the Rehab Clinical Ladder, which must be pre-approved and determined by the Rehab Committee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees