Physical Therapist Assistant, (PTA), Bartram Inpatient Hospital, Full-time

Administers physical therapy treatments to patients working under the direction of and as an assistant to the Physical Therapist.

Shift: Full-Time, 40 hours per week, 10 hour shifts, every other Sunday required  

Responsibilities:


* Assessment and Plan of Care/Treatment


* Reviews patient’s medical record for physician orders and/or change in patient status.


* Regularly works with the therapist in developing individual patient therapy plans.

Administers physical therapy treatment to the patients as defined by the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist.


* Updates and adjusts treatment plan, as appropriate, in conjunction with the Physical Therapist, based on patient/family needs, goals, strengths, age, abilities, and preferences.


* Confers with the Physical Therapist and/or other health care professionals to exchange and discuss patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.


* Assists in preparing patient, guest, client, and resident safety for discharge, through instruction of patient and family/caregiver and written home exercise program as necessary.


* Manages schedule to meet departmental productivity expectations using sound clinical and professional reasoning.


* Responds to changes in work schedule as necessary continually using time between patients and assigned duties for departmental needs.


* Attends staff meetings and in-services.


* Maintains accurate daily billing charges and productivity log.


* Documents progress notes, case conference updates, appropriate scores, family/patient education, and all other forms in accordance with departmental policy and procedure.

Contributes to discharge note as appropriate.


* Maintains accurate, comprehensive, and professional written documentation.


* Perform other duties as may be required from management.
 

Qualifications:


* Current PTA license in state of Florida


* Current hands-on CPR/BLS Certification


* Experience preferred, will consider a new grad


* Knowledge of federal and state professional requirements
 

Shift: Full-Time, 40 hours per week, 10 hour shifts, every other Sunday required  

Location: 6400 Brooks Bartram Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32258

Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following:


* Competitive Pay


* Comprehensive Benefits package


* Vacation/Paid Time Off


* Retirement Plan


* Employee Discounts


* Clinical Education and Professional Development Programs