PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant) Miami-Dade
Company: Medi-Nurse Home Care
Location: Miami
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Themission of Medi-Nurse is to provide our patients with
superior, comprehensive services that improve their quality of life
and satisfy their needs; to provide employees with meaningful work
and advancement opportunities; and to provide investors with a
satisfying rate of return.We are looking for a reliable PTA for
Broward area to provide services on an intermittent basis to
patients in their homes under direction from the Registered
Physical Therapist/Director of Clinical Services. Some of the
Responsibilities: Assist in evaluation and development of a
rehabilitative plan of care and in periodic re-evaluation as
required. Participate in the preparation of clinical and daily
progress notes, all notes are reviewed by the PT and submitted
within 72 hours, also prepare periodic summary reports. Perform
routine strengthening and therapeutic exercises and assists the
patient with the use of self-help devices. Educate the patient and
family and assists in teaching exercise programs to the patient and
family. Identify possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse
reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, and
contra-indicated medication and reports same to the PT. Observe and
record activities and findings in the clinical record and reports
to the PT and the physician the patient's reaction to treatment and
any changes in the patient's condition. Consult with PT regarding
the outcome of home visits and reports physical findings in written
form. Assist in evaluation and development of the rehabilitative
plan of care and in periodic re-evaluation as indicated. Inform
other health team personnel including, as appropriate, Home Health
Aides, as well as family members with respect to certain phases of
physical therapy, so that they may work with the patient. Attend
rehabilitation department staff meetings and case conferences.
Participate with staff, patients, and physicians in discharge
activities and assists the Physical Therapist in completing the
Physical Therapy Discharge Summary. Confirm, on a weekly basis, the
scheduling of visits with the Supervisor/Director of in order to
coordinate Agency visits. Assume responsibility for
self-development by continually striving to improve his/her health
care knowledge through educational programs, attendance at
workshops and conferences, active participation in professional and
related organizations and individual research and reading. Assume
other duties deemed appropriate and necessary by the PT and as
designated by Registered Nurse Case Management and the Nursing
Supervisor.
Keywords: Medi-Nurse Home Care, Miami , PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant) Miami-Dade, Healthcare , Miami, Florida
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