Pool Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant works under the Physical Therapist direction following the plan of care as documented by the Physical Therapist on the patient's evaluation. Delivers physical therapy treatments as directed by the Physical Therapist and notifies Physical Therapist of changes in patient's function and or progress. Supervises Rehab Techs/C.N.A. working in the rehab dept. Physical Therapist Assistant serves as educator to patients, families, co-workers, and self.

Essential Functions

• Out-Patient: completes last patient visits note with necessary objective info for the Physical therapist to complete the discharge note

• Attends dept staff meetings and contributes

• Adheres to 8-minute rule when billing charges; Provides sufficient documentation to justify charges including: duration (time in/out and per modality), and detailed descriptions of interventions

• Effectively manages problems and resolves conflict in a professional manner

• Effectively reports potential safety issues to appropriate personnel

• Identifies and challenges work processes

• Works toward continuous improvement based on customer needs

• Complies with specific hospital policy and procedures concerning infection control

• Demonstrates compliance with National Patient Safety Goals

• Willingly performs other duties as necessary

Education

• Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program

License/Registration - Issued by Florida or Compact State

• Physical Therapist Assistant or eligibility for licensure by the state of Florida

Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Experience

• One (1) year Hospital Acute Care experience