About HSS at NCH
At Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) at Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH), we don’t settle for ordinary—we redefine what’s possible in healthcare. Ranked the #1 orthopedic hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 15 consecutive years, and the #1 orthopedic hospital in the world by Newsweek, HSS has partnered with NCH to bring that world-class legacy home to Naples. We’ve built a state-of-the-art facility where cutting-edge surgical innovation, advanced rehabilitation, and pioneering research all come together to offer patients world-class excellence in care. Learn more at HSSatNCH.org, HSS.edu, and NCHMD.org.
At HSS at NCH, we foster a vibrant, high-performing culture that empowers people to thrive as themselves. Our team is made up of some of the brightest minds in the field, driven by a relentless pursuit of innovation and a shared commitment to pushing boundaries in healthcare. Together, we’re not just treating patients—we’re delivering outcomes that transform lives.
Why Join Us?
Joining HSS at NCH means more than taking a job—it’s an invitation to contribute to something greater. You’ll collaborate with leading experts in a dynamic environment that challenges you to be your best, alongside the best. Here, you’ll become part of a future that’s as groundbreaking as our beginning—and that’s something to be passionate about. At HSS at NCH, you’ll find a career that fosters your growth and empowers people to move better, live healthier, and make a lasting impact.
JOB SUMMARY
The Physical Therapist Assistant primary functions are to assess, reassess, develop, implement and evaluate plan of care, which are safe effective and provide for patient input, and follow the Physical Therapist standard of care. Employee must follow State licensure Act and National Professional Organization Practice Guidelines. Leadership, delegation, interdisciplinary teams work, information management, performance improvement, customer service and time management are essential basic competencies. Needs general supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
– Other duties may be assigned.
Treatment
· Demonstrates the skill, professional judgment and knowledge base to provide effective treatment to patients of different age groups and cultures.
· Consistently incorporates knowledge of growth and development issues into assessment of patient’s needs.
· Provides treatment services appropriate to patient’s age group, culture and disability.
· Is aware of resources available for different age groups and make appropriate referrals.
· Demonstrates competency in all basic Clinical procedures and equipment for all common disorders.
· Has developed new skills or is actively pursuing development of new skills in specialty areas, or in areas beyond primary assignment.
· Follows ethical practices utilizing guidelines established by the Florida Board of Examiners and the NCH HealthCare System.
· Delegate patient care to team members within their scope of practice.
Teaching
· Provide formal and informal guidance, support, and teaching to internal and external customers.
· Verbally communicates, to pertinent members of a patient’s healthcare team, to provide objective information about the patient’s deficits or impairments in a professional and timely manner.
· When covering for inpatients, post all precautions to educate nursing staff and other staff members to the limitations, needs and precautions.
Documentation
· Consistently maintains timely, complete, and accurate written documentation as defined in policies and procedures.
· Is able to locate information in the medical record.
· Is able to perform a complete chart audit.
· Reports/completes all patient care information needed when a team member will be following up with a patient for treatment.
Clinical Management
· Takes ownership for the clinical environment
· Takes responsibility for keeping a neat, organized, and clean therapeutic environment.
· Keeps track of therapy and evaluation materials. Keeps materials organized and in good condition.
· Monitors supply and ensures items are re-supplied when necessary.
· Orders new material to meet the needs of the patient population of primary responsibility.
· Ensure appropriate and needed material and supplies are easily located and available to covering therapist.
· Accurately schedules and re-schedules patients, if applicable.
Facility Responsibilities
· Takes ownership for all tasks related to scheduling and billing.
· Consistently follows policies and procedures for ensuring patient schedules are up to date, correct and patients are informed of scheduling practices.
· Communicates patient requested schedule changes to appropriate staff/community.
· Turnover in accurate, timely billing information and ensures patients are re-authorized per insurance requirement with adequate documentation of same and completes timely follow up phone calls when patients are no show. Completes FIM’s accurately and timely, if applicable.
Certification/Continuing Education
· Meets CEU requirements to maintain licensure and specialty certifications.
· Attends course or completes self-study to stay current with issues related to primary population served.
· Stays current with AIDS education and Medical Errors education, state laws.
· Recognizes knowledge deficits and independently researches to meet the need of patients with uncommon presentations.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
· Minimum of Associate’s Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
· No experience required.
· Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of Florida.
· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
· Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.