Communication Skills, Data Collection, English Language, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Legal Standards, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Multilingual, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Follow-up, Personal Injury, Physical Therapy, Procedure Development, Quality of Care, Rehabilitation Medicine, Safety/Work Safety, Spanish Language, Treatment Plan, Willing to Travel
Job Description
Job Description:
CitiMED is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant. Come join our team! CitiMED is a growing, multi-specialty outpatient facility specializing in Injury/Rehabilitation, Medical/Legal Diagnostics, Treatment and Surgery with offices in Broward and Miami-Dade County.
Must be a Florida licensed PTA (Physical Therapist Assistant).
Job Summary:
The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide direct treatment services under the supervision of a physical therapist following the documented patient treatment plan. CitiMED has currently 4 locations. This position is mainly for our Midtown location and Kendall with the possibility of even traveling sometimes to our two other locations in Hollywood and North Miami Beach. This is a full time position with traveling between our offices. Bilingual a plus.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Adheres to professional, ethical and legal standards of practice.
- Participates with physical therapist in developing patient treatment plans.
- Administers a variety of exercises and interventions following the documented patient treatment plan.
- Observes and records the effectiveness of intervention, and document patient’s progress.
- Proposes modification of specific intervention procedures to physical therapist.
- Explains treatment techniques to patients.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment/and equipment.
- Build quality relationships with patients, physicians/providers, and co-workers
- Instructs, motivates, safeguards, and assists patients as they practice exercises or functional activities. Observes patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provides results to the physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
- Confers with physical therapy staff and others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment. Communicates with and instructs caregivers and family members on patient therapeutic activities and treatment plans.
- Monitors operation of equipment and records use of equipment and administration of treatment.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Basic understanding of physical therapy and medical terminology.
- Minimal travel required.
- Bilingual English/Spanish (Preferred)
Education and Experience:
- Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy.
- Valid PTA license.
Compensation/Benefits:
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or another characteristic protected by state or federal law.
- Competitive Salary.
- Job Type: Full-time.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Ability to Commute:
- Miami, FL 33137 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Company Description
Citimed is a trusted personal injury medical practice known for compassionate, patient-centered care. We proudly serve a diverse community — including many patients from Colombia, Brazil, and across Latin America — and we’re dedicated to providing an atmosphere where every patient feels at home.
Citimed is a trusted personal injury medical practice known for compassionate, patient-centered care. We proudly serve a diverse community — including many patients from Colombia, Brazil, and across Latin America — and we’re dedicated to providing an atmosphere where every patient feels at home.