Physical Therapist Assistant; PTA), Bartram Skilled Nursing Facility

Physical Therapist Assistant, (PTA), Bartram Skilled Nursing Facility, Full Time

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About Brooks Rehabilitation: For over five decades, Brooks Rehabilitation has been at the forefront of physical rehabilitation care. The nonprofit, based in Florida, is recognized as the premier rehabilitation system and ranks among the top 20 nationally according to U.S. News & World Report. Brooks currently manages three inpatient hospitals in Florida and is set to expand its reach through a collaboration with Mayo Clinic, opening a new facility on Mayo's Phoenix campus in 2026.

The organization's commitment to advancing rehabilitation science is evident in its focus on innovative research, education, and cutting-edge technology. Offering a comprehensive system of care, Brooks provides inpatient and outpatient services, skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care and impacts lives beyond clinical settings through community programs designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities.

Location Overview: This position is located at our Bartram Crossing facility located on our beautiful 115-acre campus in Bartram Park, Fla. Brooks Bartram Crossing is one of only 19% of U.S. skilled nursing facilities recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2019-20 by U.S. News & World Report and earned Best Nursing Homes status by achieving a rating of “High Performing,” the highest possible rating, for short-term rehabilitation.

Bartram Crossing also received a CMS Five-Star Rating, The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval, and the Agency for Health Care Administration’s Silver Award. The American College of Health Care Administrators recognized Bartram Crossing as a top-performing Skilled Nursing Facility based on quality indicators, occupancy and three years of survey data. Bartram Crossing has also been rated with zero deficiencies on its state survey for two years in a row.

If you are passionate about serving patients with a goal to provide the best care possible and an excellent patient experience, we invite you to join our award-winning, innovative organization.

***$2,500 sign on bonus***

The PTA administers physical therapy treatments to patients working under the direction of and as an assistant to the Physical Therapist.

• Assessment and Plan of Care/Treatment
• Reviews patient’s medical record for physician orders and/or change in patient status.
• Regularly works with the therapist in developing individual patient therapy plans. Administers physical therapy treatment to the patients as defined by the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist.
• Updates and adjusts treatment plan, as appropriate, in conjunction with the Physical Therapist, based on patient/family needs, goals, strengths, age, abilities, and preferences.
• Confers with the Physical Therapist and/or other health care professionals to exchange and discuss patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.
• Assists in preparing patient, guest, client, and resident safety for discharge, through instruction of patient and family/caregiver and written home exercise program as necessary.
• Manages schedule to meet departmental productivity expectations using sound clinical and professional reasoning.
• Responds to changes in work schedule as necessary continually using time between patients and assigned duties for departmental needs.
• Attends staff meetings and in-services.
• Maintains accurate daily billing charges and productivity log.
• Documents progress notes, case conference updates, appropriate scores, family/patient education, and all other forms in accordance with departmental policy and procedure. Contributes to discharge note as appropriate.
• Maintains accurate, comprehensive, and professional written documentation.
• Perform other duties as may be required from management.

• Current PTA license in state of Florida
• Current hands-on CPR/BLS Certification required.
• Experience preferred, will consider a new grad.
• Knowledge of federal and state professional requirements

Experience and education may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Shift: Full-Time Monday-Friday 8a-5p
Location: 6209 Brooks Bartram Drive, Building 100, Jacksonville, FL 32258

Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following:

• Competitive Pay
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Discounts
• Clinical Education and Professional Development Programs

• Job Identification 8571
• Job Category Therapy PTA
• Locations 6209 Brooks Bartram Drive, Jacksonville, FL, 32258, US