Physical Therapist Assistant - Millennium Physician Group
Port Charlotte, FL
About the Job
Millennium Physician Group is seeking to hire a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant to join the Physical Therapy team in Fort Myers, FL. We are looking for a new team member who is positive, energetic, well-organized, can multi-task, and think outside of the box. We want someone who supports our top initiative of ensuring an excellent patient experience!
The Physical Therapy Assistant performs Physical Therapy treatments, including the use of modalities and procedures to patients. Instructs patients and caregivers in appropriate home programs. Maintains communications with the Physical Therapist regarding the patients' status and response to treatment, reporting immediately any untoward reactions by the patient. Respects patients' rights of confidentiality and privacy. Complies with HIPAA regulations. Adheres to policies and procedures of Millennium Physician Group, abides by Standards of Ethical Conduct for Physical Therapists as established by the American Physical Therapy Association and by rules and regulations of the Florida State Practice Act, Chapter 486. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Standards:
- Communicates with Physicians and other medical staff as needed.
- Documents daily treatment notes in S.O.A.P. format to adhere to Millennium, state and national requirements.
- Completes the encounter form for each patient visit.
- Adheres to Physical Therapy policies and procedures.
- Maintains a clean and well stocked workspace including sanitizing equipment and stocking linens.
- Assists with front office tasks such as billing, scheduling and making or returning phone calls (as needed) during non-patient care.
- Respects each patient's right to confidentiality.
Qualified candidates will be a Florida licensee. New grads are welcome!
This position earns competitive compensation plus a full benefits package, including 401(k) with match and three weeks of PTO! We also offer opportunities for growth, as well as a great team atmosphere that empowers you to seek better ways to deliver service and take ownership of outcomes in providing quality service and support.
Required Skills and Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong computer skills and knowledge of EMR systems; Athena knowledge preferred but not required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, and balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Please review the full job description for more details about this exciting opportunity.
ABOUT MILLENNIUM PHYSICIAN GROUP
Formed in 2008, Millennium Physician Group has grown into one of the largest comprehensive primary care practices with more than 400 health care providers located throughout Florida. With corporate headquarters in Fort Myers, Florida, Millennium Physician Group consists of primary care offices, Imaging Centers, Lab Services, and Wellness Programs. You can also find various programs, such as weight management and smoking cessation, led by Millennium Physician Group doctors.
If you are interested in joining an organization that emphasizes teamwork and family, then Millennium Physician Group is the right choice.
Millennium Physician Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. Additionally, Millennium is proud to join the nearly 3,000 health system and physician groups who have gone completely Tobacco Free.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR PHYSICAL THERAPY TEAM?
If you feel you are the right candidate for this Physical Therapy Assistant position, please click the link to apply today. We look forward to meeting you!