The Moorings Park Institute Incorporated·Naples, Florida
Provide physical therapy services to clients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, executing treatment plans and monitoring patient progress. Responsibilities include administering exercises, educating families, and documenting patient care and communications.
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Moorings Park is seeking a dedicated and talented Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. The licensed Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy services to clients under the supervision of the Physical Therapist. He/she carries out the treatment plan delineated by the PT, assists the PT in resident treatment and carries out departmental duties as assigned. The P.T.A. shall not evaluate residents nor can he/she initiate any changes in a resident’s program unless specifically directed to do so by the PT. P.T.A.’s may perform screenings at the discretion of the supervising PT.
Key Contributions
Provides Physical Therapy Assistant provides patient services as assigned and is directly supervised by the Physical Therapist.
Assist the PT in the provision of direct patient treatment which includes: 1. Treat with active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, gait and functional training. 2. Administer therapy modalities as prescribed by physician. Monitor plan for effectiveness. 3. Arrange for more continued Physical Therapy services, when indicated, with a Physical Therapy out-patient facility. 4. Observe and report patient’s progress or lack of progress to the physician. 5. Communicate with interdisciplinary team regularly to coordinate care. 6. Educate patient and/or family regarding therapy program and safety. 7. Fit, evaluate and adjust adaptive devices. 8. Prepare patient/family for discharge. 9. Document, accurately and timely, the patient’s treatment, care, evaluation, and progress and communications with other staff members. 10. Participates in in-services, the QAPI program and patient care conferences. 11. Attends in-services and assumes responsibility for continuing education and maintaining current knowledge.
Works with confidential data disclosure of which would be contrary to the best interests of the facility and professional ethics. Actively promotes resident confidentiality and rights.
Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant school with current registration with the American Physical Therapy Association. Requires excellent English communication skills and adherence to CEU and HIV licensure requirements.
Market context
Physical Therapy Assistant roles in Florida are commonly tied to steady demand in outpatient clinics, hospitals, rehab centers, and home health settings. Competition often centers on candidates who already hold the required associate degree and current state license, plus strong clinical, interpersonal, fiscal, and computer skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit before applying, since they are pulled from the original posting to save research time.
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