Physical Therapist Assistant, (PTA),Transitional Living, Part Time

This position will serve the Transitional Care Program (TCP) at University Crossing.

The program is a 12 bed unit dedicated to Workers’ Compensation patients (Injured workers) with primarily brain and/or spinal cord injuries.

There may also be exposure to amputee, orthopedic, and polytrauma diagnoses.

The therapist will have access to traditional rehab equipment across 3 gyms at University Crossing, state of the art technology in Brooks Neuro Recovery Center as well as the option for integrated therapy in the community.

The therapist will be providing individualized, high quality patient centered treatment plans and be a creative self-starter in initiating regular outings to facilitate community reintegration for therapeutic success and leisure.

Shift: Part-Time, 24 hours per week, no weekends 

Location: University Crossing 32216
 

Position Summary: The PTA administers physical therapy treatments to patients working under the direction of and as an assistant to the Physical Therapist.
 

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 required.


* Experience preferred, will consider a new grad.


* Knowledge of federal and state professional requirements
 

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