Physical Therapist Assistant

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.

Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Education: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program with an A.S. degree.

Experience / Qualifications
Licensed in the State of Florida to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant, American Heart Association BLS Certificatin for Health Care Providers.

Position Summary
The Physical Therapy Assistant works under the supervision of the Physical Therapist to carry out Physical Therapy plan of care. Carries out Physical Therapy Plan of Care as designed by the Physical Therapist. Assists in the supervision of Rehab Aide personnel. Communicates patient progress to the Physical Therapist with regard to the Plan of Care. Document patient care in accordance with, regulatory, licensing, payer, and accrediting requirements. Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition. Performs other duties as assigned.

Team Member Competencies
Establishing Relationships

Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization. Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.

Peer Support
Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team.
Inspiring and Motivating Others
Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments. Work well with others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation to complete tasks and positive workflow.
Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence
Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.

Acting with Integrity
Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations. Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments. Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.

Being a Champion for Change and Innovation
Supports people in their efforts to try new things. Things creatively, generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes. Accepts new ways of doing things and adapts to change.

Communicating Effectively
Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner. Is adept at tailoring the message to fit the interests and needs of the audience. Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and organization.

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion
Treats all people with dignity and respect. Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics. Challenge’s bias and intolerance. Develops all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication. Shows respect for the beliefs of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.

Physical Requirements
Be able to perform prolonged standing/sitting for 2 hrs or more/day. Able to grip a Dynamometer with a force>10 lbsX10 seconds. Able to pinch with a force >2 lbs X10 seconds. Able to reach overhead frequently, to raise shoulder >45 degrees while holding a 10 lb. weight X 10 seconds. Able to shrug the shoulders for 10 seconds with a 10 lb. weight in both hands. Able to hold a 10 lb. while rotating the hand from left to right and right to left. Able to fully flex and extend the elbow while holding a 10 lb. weight. Able to reach forward 16-17 inches from the body. Able to bend the torso forward more than 20 degrees and twist sideways. Able to squat for 30 seconds. Able to lift 50 lbs (male) or 35 lbs (female) from knee height to waist level. Able to push/pull 40 lbs. from a standstill. In-patient/sub-acute rehab staff will need to: Be able to stand and walk intermittently for 4 hrs or more per day. Able to flex the back>20 degrees and hold for 10 seconds. Able to extend the back and hold for 10 seconds. Able to laterally bend the back and hold for 10 seconds. Able to twist the trunk and hold for 10 seconds. Able to kneel on either left or right knee. Able to carry a 20lbs weight over a distance of 25ft.
OSHA Category II- Tasks involve possible occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. Must wear protective equipment , as appropriate.

Threshold Requirements
These threshold requirements are required and completed yearly basis. Annual Joint Commission mandatory