Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs in Florida

Looking to make a difference as a pediatric physical, occupational or speech language therapist? UCP of Central Florida provides pediatric therapy at two settings charter schools and medical/outpatient. Charter Schools are a network of 8 PreK-12th grade schools for students with and without disabilities in Central Florida. Therapy is provided as part of a multi-discipline team.

Job Summary: The medical occupational therapy assistant (PTA) is responsible for providing direct therapy services to UCP of Central Florida (UCP) in-clinic and outpatient clients according to all local, state, and federal regulations. The medical PTA reports to the Therapy Practice Office Manager (TPOM) at each campus where services are rendered. The PTA ensures all clients under her/his care caseload receive a high-quality therapy program by optimizing each client’s abilities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Submit accurate and timely Super bills on a daily basis according to UCP guidelines.
• Provide and monitor client coverage and turn in and revise schedules on a weekly basis. This requires achieving monthly and annual productivity goals based on existing caseload.
• Effectively apply and adapt therapy sessions according to patient’s needs and assist in establishing goals. This includes recognizing when the patient has received optimal benefit from therapy services.
• Write accurate and complete daily progress notes at the end of each session following UCP guidelines.
• Conduct home visits/assessments when necessary.
• Ensure compliance of UCP Confidentiality and HIPAA patient rights procedures for all client files and information in therapist caseload.
• Report accountability data according to agency guidelines. 75% of the therapist caseload should achieve 80% of their individual goals per year.
• Submit accurate and timely assistive technology reports, equipment recommendations, discharge recommendations, and school reports.
• Provide Physical Therapy consultations to education staff to facilitate incorporation of clients' physical therapy goals into classroom activities and participate in multi-disciplinary planning with staff members. (Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Exceptional Education, etc…)
• Provide parent consultations and instructions for home programs.
• Speak to parent groups and provide educational materials to them when necessary.
• Generate monthly parent therapy notes for in-clinic clients.
• Assist with physical therapy demonstrations on UCP videos when necessary.
• Provide training programs to other UCP staff and participate in in-service trainings and case presentations.
• Participate in client staffing, and in hospital, doctor's office, school, and medical equipment company visits when necessary.
• Recommend and create/obtain assistive devices or equipment for individual clients through purchase or loans for use at UCP and at home.
• Complete correspondence to community resources regarding client care (i.e. physicians, schools), as needed.
• Work with other community agencies as directed or needed.
• Annually attend Continuing Education courses (or equivalent) focused on areas authorized by campus Therapy Clinical Specialist (TCS) for the clinical portion and the TPOM for the operational portion, according to compliance with licensing regulations.
• Research new techniques and share with other UCP staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What UCP Offers

Our mission at UCP is to empower children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential by providing individualized support, education and therapy services in an inclusive environment. When you join UCP of Central Florida you partner with a team that is making a positive impact on the futures of our children. For over 70 years, we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of children of all abilities across Central Florida. We provide individualized Support, Education, and Therapy services to thousands of children at 8 campuses in: Downtown Orlando, East Orlando (near UCF), Kissimmee, Pine Hills, Lake Mary, and Winter Garden.

UCP of Central Florida offers a competitive benefit package available to all employees! Some perks to being a UCP Team Member may include: health insurance (free option after the first year), dental insurance options, free life insurance, paid time off, discounted on-site childcare, 403B/Retirement match, short & long term disability, and support in continuing your education.

Education and Training:

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy
• Active Physical Therapist Assistant license from the State of Florida

Preferred Experience:

• 1-year experience preferred with pediatric population in a multi-disciplinary setting