Brooks Rehabilitation Jacksonville , FL 32277
Posted 1 week ago
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
Brooks Rehabilitation