Physical Therapy Assistant

Bayside Care Center•St. Petersburg, FL

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Bayside Care Center in St Petersburg, FL, is seeking a per diem Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our amazing in-house rehabilitation team where you are valued and appreciated. As a team member, you can expect excellent leadership, supportive facility leadership, competitive rates and benefits, and a fun environment to work in. The PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT position offers the following: Per Diem: Hourly with flexible schedule options which allow for balanced work life.

Requirements

Florida licensed/eligible in Physical Therapy Assistant
Knowledge of Net Health and Point Click Care
Professionalism, excellent communication, and time management skills
Therapists of all experience level

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and understanding of standardized assessments and evidence-based practice are utilized to support clinical interventions.

Responsibilities

Screening of residents of various cognitive and medical diagnoses
Provide skilled Physical Therapy services to medically necessary residents with cognitive and functional mobility disorders to improve, maintain or prevent further deterioration.
Communication of progress and findings to PT to assess treatment plans to make clinical adjustments and decisions based on individual resident needs.
Monitor treatment plans for effectiveness to ensure residents’ functional outcomes.
Provided education and consultation to residents, families, caregivers, and facility staff related to Physical Therapy.
Complete all necessary clinical documentation through each resident case.
Communicates efficiently and effectively with Director of Rehabilitation, rehabilitation team members and other IDT staff regarding resident status, treatment plan, progress, barriers to progress and discharge planning.