Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Flexible schedule, full and part time options available.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :

• Establishes and maintains effective communication with physicians, staff, and other departments.
• Executes plan of care within and in full compliance with state board recommendations and guidelines.
• Responds to patient questions and inquiries as required to resolve problems and maintain high patient standards.
• Documents care and other patient information for the medical record and per state practice act.
• Fully integrated as the primary member of the treatment team for each case in caseload.
• Complies with department policies and procedures and state regulations for OSHA and infection control.
• Assists with training Physical Therapy Technicians.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Requires an Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program

Certification : Current Florida state license

Experience : Minimum of one year experience in an out-patient Physical Therapy clinic or equivalent experience.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE :

ABILITIES :

members / support structures

plan of care, and execution of the plan of care for every patient.

Physical Requirements :