Physical Therapist Assistant-PACE

Empower Movement. Inspire Independence. Make a Difference at MorseLife PACE.

About MorseLife

For more than 40 years, MorseLife Health System has been setting the standard for exceptional senior care in South Florida. As a nonprofit healthcare system, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults through compassionate care, clinical excellence, innovation, and service.

We are proud to be recognized as a:

•    Great Place To Work® Certified employer

•    5-Star Teaching Nursing Home

•    Recipient of the Gold Seal Award from the Governor’s Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care

At MorseLife, learning never stops. As a respected teaching organization, we proudly partner with leading colleges, universities, and healthcare training institutions to educate and mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals. Through our robust clinical rotation program, students gain valuable hands-on experience while working alongside experienced clinicians and interdisciplinary teams dedicated to excellence.

Our academic partners include:

•    Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations

•    Barry University

•    Florida Atlantic University (FAU)

•    Florida International University (FIU)

•    Keiser University

•    Lynn University

•    Nova Southeastern University (NSU)

•    Palm Beach State College (PBSC)

•    South Florida Healthcare Institute

•    South University

•    University of Miami (UM)

Whether you’re beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact every day.

MorseLife by the Numbers

•    40+ years of serving South Florida seniors and their families

•    1,700+ dedicated team members united by a shared mission

•    5-Star Teaching Nursing Home recognized for excellence in care

•    Great Place To Work® Certified workplace

•    Gold Seal Award recipient from the Governor’s Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care

•    11 academic partnerships helping educate tomorrow’s healthcare professionals

•   Comprehensive continuum of care, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing,

    Short-Term Rehabilitation, Hospice, Home Health, PACE, and Community-Based Services

•   Mission-driven nonprofit organization committed to excellence, compassion, and innovation

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement an individual patient therapy care plan that has been prepared by the Physical Therapist and work under the supervision of the Physical Therapist. Reporting to the Supervisor, Rehab Services, your essential responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Perform routine strengthening exercises and therapeutic exercises as outlined by the lead PT.
• Assist in teaching exercise programs to patient and family.
• Consult with therapist regarding the outcome of home visits and report findings in written forms.
• Submit written daily notes as required.
• Observe and record activities and findings in the record.
• Instruct other health team personnel and family members in certain aspects of physical therapy with which they work with the client.
• Participate with staff, client and physician in discharge activities and assists in completing the discharge summary.
• Communicate effectively with all those providing care.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Licensed in the state of Florida.
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance in the State of Florida.
• 2 years' experience with a minimum of one year experience with the frail and elderly.
• Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule.
• Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English.
• Flexible schedule to meet the needs of participants.
• Ability to physically access any home i.e. navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning, in any area Company serves.
• Ability to manage stress.
• Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting participants and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• The Physical Therapy Assistant shall be a graduate of an approved school giving a course of not less than two (2) Years for Physical Therapy Assistants and be currently licensed in the State of Florida as a Physical Therapy Assistant.