Physical Therapist Assistant, Per Diem, Day Shifts
Company: Hialeah Hospital
Location: Hialeah
Posted on: February 24, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position Summary Responsible for
administering physical therapy modalities of treatments as
supervised by staff physical therapist. Administers treatments and
physical agents as directed by the staff physical therapist, after
the physical therapist has evaluated the patient and has
established a plan of care. The PTA assist with restoration of
patient's functioning to prevent disability following injury,
disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their
maximum performance and level of function, while learning to live
with the limits of their capabilities. The PTA participates in
operational aspects of the department, maintains performance
improvement activities within the department and participates in
PIC activities. Ensures that patient clinical documentation and
charges are accurate following hospital policy and procedures and
practice act by laws. Participates in all infection control,
departmental equipment training and preventative maintenance,
organizational safety and fire safety programs. Key
Responsibilities Completes daily progress notes in electronic
medical record following hospital policy and procedures, Medicare
guidelines, and professional physical therapy by laws. Performs
follow up treatments, assessments of dysfunction, communicate
progression of goals with physical therapist, and collaborates with
physical therapist in updating discharge disposition recommendation
in accordance with practitioner's orders and standards of practice.
All follow up treatments shall be in accordance with a current
written plan of care as established by the evaluating physical
therapist. The plan shall state the diagnosis, and a problem list
when appropriate, pertinent to the rehabilitation process,
precautions necessitated by the patients' general medical condition
of factor, the short term and long-term goals of the treatment
program and require the frequent review and reassessment of the
patient progress. The PTA will ensure timely communication with
physical therapist regarding the frequency and duration of the
physical therapy services as established in initial evaluation,
short term goals, and long-term goals, anticipated discharge needs,
re-assessment intervals which are in accordance with national
standards of practice as established by professional organizations
but not limited to APTA. Follow up with plan of care with goals
that are functional, and measurable that indicate the predicted
level of improvement in function with the duration and frequency of
visit to achieve the goals. PTA interventions will be in accordance
with goals established, which will be measurable by re-evaluation
related to the impairment, activity limitation, and participation
restrict. Education/Experience/Licensure/Technical Education:
Graduate from an accredited Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
program , approved through the board of Physical Therapy, Agency
for Healthcare Administration and State of Florida Experience (Type
& Length ): Preferred one year of acute care experience with
adults, geriatrics, orthopedics and knowledge of modalities
applications. Knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy
modalities, physical therapy equipment use/maintenance, medical
equipment, anatomy and physiology Ability to communicate
effectively in English and strong written and verbal skills
Software/Hardware: Computer knowledge/ Electronic Medical Record
Documentation License/Certification: Florida State Physical Therapy
Assistant License Other: Current BLS certification.
Keywords: Hialeah Hospital, North Miami , Physical Therapist Assistant, Per Diem, Day Shifts, Healthcare , Hialeah, Florida
