Physical Therapy Assistant - PT - Days - MHM

Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, provides physical therapy services.

Responsibilities

May assume responsibility for student supervision; Monitors patient's responses to the treatment plan; Regularly communicates patient progress and recommends possible goal revisions to the physical therapist; Documents services provided and patient response/progress; Assists with patient discharge planning; Implements treatment plan developed by supervising therapist using appropriate modalities; Seeks consultation as necessary; Communicates patient status and recommendations to care team; Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits; Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community resource programs

Requirements

Accredited Program; BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association; BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association; BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association; BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential; BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross; Physical Therapy Assistant License (PTA LICENSE) - State of Florida; Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program; Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision; Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action; No prior work experience required; ACCOUNTABILITY; CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS; CUSTOMER SERVICE; DOCUMENTATION; EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION; PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE; PROBLEM SOLVING; RESPONDING TO CHANGE; STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR