Per Diem Physical Therapy Assistant

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. Our four-star rated skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility is located on a beautiful 20+ acre campus just north of mid-town Miami. We serve approximately 1,200 patients and residents each year, providing a full range of long-term care, treatment, support, and post-hospitalization services.

Physical Therapy Assistant – MJH PRN

Administers skilled physical therapy interventions to patients with physical impairments related to musculoskeletal, neurological, integumentary systems, and other conditions to promote and maintain functional independence as outlined in the physical therapy plan of care. Works under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist.

• Administers treatment that aligns with the plan of care and practices within the scope of the physical therapy state practice act
• Implements discharge planning as outlined in the plan of care, ensuring equipment needs, home exercise program, and follow-up care are addressed appropriately and documented in the medical record
• Assesses whether continuation of skilled therapy aligns with regulatory criteria
• Reports observations of performance and response to treatment to the physical therapist
• Attends departmental and inter-disciplinary team (IDT) meetings as established by the physical therapist
• Participates as an active member of the IDT, providing updates regarding the needs or progress of patients as determined by the physical therapist
• Attends and participates in committees and family member meetings
• Provides in-services as needed to participants and staff members
• Provides supervision, guidance, and assistance to rehabilitation aides and students in their delivery of services and reports as indicated to PT regarding pertinent issues
• Identifies potential problem situations, intervenes appropriately, and communicates such events to supervisor
• Performs related non-clinical services necessary to maintain the efficient operation of the PT department, and adjusts schedule as required
• Reports equipment malfunction immediately and maintains an adequate level of supplies
• Assists PT with ordering adaptive equipment, durable medical equipment, and supplies, and assists with issuance of DME
• Consults with other disciplines as directed regarding participant concerns and activity adaptations
• Demonstrates willingness to work across clinical service lines, including inpatient, outpatient, and PACE as needed

• Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant preferred

• 1 year of experience in physical therapy and experience working with geriatric population preferred

• Florida licensed physical therapy assistant
• Current BLS certification

• Current knowledge of safety issues needed in the treatment of patients, especially regarding body mechanics and body substance precautions to protect self, patients, and personnel working with therapist
• Effective written and oral communication skills; bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Good problem-solving and clinical judgment skills
• Demonstrate ability to take initiative, be adaptable, and work well independently
• Be well organized, flexible, dependable, and punctual
• Ability to work well with staff, individuals, and participants of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds
• Must be computer literate (Microsoft Office, Excel)

• Normal working conditions with adequate lighting and ventilation
• No routine exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues, but may occasionally require performing unplanned activities which may involve exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues
• Demonstrates the ability to perform tasks such as lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting patients without posing a threat; 50-pound lift and control; may exert up to 100 pounds occasionally

• Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to
• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
• Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish Empathicare toward MJH residents, patients,…