Job Information
Westminster Palms Physical Therapy Assistant in Bradenton, Florida
Description
Work With Excellence, Serve With Heart!
Join the team at Westminster Point Pleasant, a 5 Star rated and beautiful life plan community located near downtown Bradenton. Currently seeking a compassionate, dedicated individual for our full time Physical Therapy Assistant position. EOE, DFWP "We honor those who served".
Why work for us?
Competitive Hourly Wage
Comprehensive Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and 403b
Generous Paid Time Off Plan
Work Alongside Industry Experts That Take Pride in Their Work
Supportive Management Team That Put Employees First
Warm and Friendly Work Environment
Beautiful, Well-Maintained Facility Conveniently Located Near Downtown Bradenton
Flexible Schedule
Plenty of Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
JOB SUMMARY
Direct supervision from the Program Manager or Therapist for each patient/resident assigned to the Physical Therapist and is dependent on the nature of the skilled tasks and the complexities of the patients=/residents= presenting condition. May receive clinical supervision from Therapists.
Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and it's communities.
Responsible for carrying out Care Plan as designed by the Physical Therapist (PT).
Assist the PT during evaluations.
Monitor resident’s progress and communicate with PT.
Maintain documentation in system of resident’s activities, record progress and document billing activities.
Perform Resident’s Home Assessment as part of the discharge process as directed by the PT.
Perform Resident’s screening during the admission process and quarterly & annual screening to determine the need for therapy as directed by the PT.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
AA Degree from an APTA accredited program. Licensure where required by law. Two (2) years experience in a health care setting preferred.
To learn more about our culture and what it is like to work at Westminster Communities of Florida, follow us on our social channels (Facebook and Instagram) at @WestminsterCareers.
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Motivations
Preferred
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- Physical Therapy Assist
Experience
Preferred
- 2 years: experience in health care setting preferred