Physical Therapy Assistant

Brief Description

This position offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus. 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 1200 patients and residents each year, providing a full range of long-term care, treatment, support, and post-hospitalization services.

Physical Therapy Assistant MJH

Administers skilled physical therapy interventions to patients with physical impairments related to musculoskeletal, neurological, integumentary systems, and other conditions to promote/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 align 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, assuring 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 both departmental and IDT (interdisciplinary team) 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
• Performs related non-clinical services necessary to maintain the efficient operation of the Physical Therapy department, and adjusts schedule as required
• Demonstrates willingness to work across clinical service lines, including inpatient, outpatient, and PACE as needed

• Associates 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 condition with adequate lighting and ventilation