Physical Therapy Assistant | UF Health St. Johns Home Care | PRN | Days

UF Health•St. Augustine, FL

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides skilled therapy intervention and treatment to patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The role provides direct patient care according to the treatment plan established by the Physical Therapist, educates patients and caregivers, and helps prepare them for discharge as appropriate. The position is PRN and works days in UF Health St. Johns Home Care.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from a Physical Therapy Assistant program.
Graduate of an APTA/CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
0–1 year of PTA experience.
Florida Physical Therapy Assistant license.
Basic Life Support (BLS); AHA-provided BLS is required within 30 days of hire.
For Home Care: Level 2 AHCA background screening upon hire.
For Home Care: good driving record, valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance for the MVR background check.
For Home Care: Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders of Elder Affairs 2-hour course within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the evaluation process by implementing delegated assessments and providing verbal and written reports of observations and patient capacities to the supervising therapist.
Provide input for the intervention plan based on patient needs and priorities, and remain knowledgeable about the patient’s therapy goals.
Observe, record, and report the patient’s reaction to treatment and changes in the patient’s condition to the supervising nurse, Physical Therapist, physician, and mid-level provider as needed and according to policies.
Educate patients, caregivers, family members, and/or other healthcare personnel, and document the instructions provided in the patient record.
Submit accurate and timely documentation in accordance with departmental and organizational policies.
Under the supervising therapist’s guidance, provide treatments and procedures stated in the plan of care to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
Promote coordination of care through interdisciplinary communication.
Help instruct patients, families, caregivers, and/or other healthcare team personnel in the exercise program developed by the Physical Therapist for strengthening and conditioning.
Uphold high ethical standards in interactions and work with patients, physicians, caregivers, families, and other healthcare team members.
Meet organizational productivity standards.
Perform other duties assigned by management within the job scope.