Physical Therapy Assistant - Outpatient - FT - Evenings - MRHS

Memorial Healthcare

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy services. The position is based in outpatient care at Memorial Rehabilitation Institute in Hollywood, Florida. The Institute provides specialized care for conditions including multiple trauma, stroke, and brain injury, as well as physical and speech therapy. The organization also provides inpatient, home health, long-term care, and pediatric therapy services across its facilities and locations.

The role requires critical thinking, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment while taking appropriate action. No prior work experience is required. The successful candidate must graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program and hold a State of Florida Physical Therapy Assistant license, along with an accepted BLS credential.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Physical Therapy Assistant license from the State of Florida.
• BLS credential from an accepted provider or program: American Heart Association BLS e-card, American Heart Association BLS RQI e-card, American Heart Association non-e-card BLS certification, Grace-period BLS credential, or Red Cross BLS certification.
• Critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients’ responses to the treatment plan.
• Regularly communicate patient progress and recommend possible goal revisions to the Physical Therapist.
• Educate patients and their families or caregivers about patient deficits.
• Assist with patient discharge planning.
• Provide information regarding appropriate selection and use of adaptive equipment and community resource programs.
• Implement the treatment plan developed by the supervising therapist using appropriate modalities.
• Seek consultation as necessary.
• Document services provided and patient response and progress.

What This Job Offers

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