Physical Therapy Assistant - Inpatient - PT - Days - MRHS

Memorial Healthcare

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Rehabilitation Institute provides specialized care for patients with conditions including multiple trauma, stroke, and brain injury. Inpatient care is offered at Memorial Regional Hospital South, with outpatient therapy at five locations, home health services, long-term care resources at Memorial Manor, and pediatric therapy through Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy services. The role requires critical thinking, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. No prior work experience is required. The position requires graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program and the listed certifications and Florida license.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Physical Therapy Assistant license from the State of Florida.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (E-Card or non-E-Card).
• Critical thinking, effective communication, and decisive judgment skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• No prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient discharge planning.
• Document services provided and patient response and progress.
• Monitor patient responses to the treatment plan; regularly communicate progress and recommend possible goal revisions to the Physical Therapist.
• Communicate patient status and recommendations to the care team.
• Implement the supervising therapist’s treatment plan using appropriate modalities and seek consultation as necessary.
• May assume responsibility for student supervision.
• Educate patients and their families or caregivers about patient deficits and provide information about appropriate adaptive equipment and community resource programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree