Physical Therapy Assistant - Acute Care - FT - Days - MRH

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

Responsibilities

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; 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

Requirements

Accredited Program; BLS American Heart E-Card; BLS American Heart RQI E-Card; BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard; BLS Certification Grace; BLS Cert 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