MELBOURNE, FL Genesis Healthcare
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Overview
* *FOR 2025 SPRING SEMESTER STUDENTS ONLY **(Rotation START dates between January through April) . Please check back if you need a rotation for a different semester. Thank you for supporting Powerback Rehab’s Student Program
THIS IS AN OUTPATIENT PLACEMENT
At Powerback, we’re on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive while providing essential therapy for children at home and in school.
With over 38 years of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We’re proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it’s needed most.
Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you.
Why Powerback?
Benefits: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time and Part-Time team members.
Support for New Grads & Clinical Fellows: Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field.
Continuing Education: Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.
H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance: We support Visa or Green Card sponsorships, plus our Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.
Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant student provides physical therapy treatments to patients to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed
Physical Therapist and/or Physical Therapist Assistant.
The Physical Therapist Assistant Student will follow all Powerback Rehabilitation policy and
procedures outlined in the on-boarding and orientation process.
The Physical Therapist Assistant Student is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of
rehab services; adherence to an established plan of care, department and patient(s)’ schedule, and
timely documentation of services with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.
The Physical Therapist Assistant Student attends and contributes to patient care, staffing
conferences and other required meetings as a representative of physical therapy, under the
direction of the physical therapist and/or Clinical Instructor.
The Physical Therapist Assistant Student works with other members of the rehabilitation team to
implement programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient with
supervision from the Clinical Instructor.
The Physical Therapist Assistant Student instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist and/or Clinical Instructor.
Maintains appropriate and timely documentation for all patients treated with supervision from the Clinical Instructor.
Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary with
supervision from the Clinical Instructor.
Puts Patient Service First: Ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights with
supervision from the Clinical Instructor.
Implements patient’s individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist with supervision from the Clinical Instructor.
With the supervision of their Clinical Instructor, Physical Therapist Assistant student may provide individualized physical therapy treatments including but not limited to:
a. Therapeutic exercise including aerobic capacity conditioning, balance coordination,
agility training, body mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait and
locomotion training, neuromotor development training, relaxation, strength, power, and
endurance training
b. Functional training
c. Manual therapy Airway clearance techniques
d. Integumentary repair and protection
e. Use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent and mechanical modalities
With the supervision of their Clinical Instructor, the Physical Therapist Assistant student will
organize and facilitate treatment utilizing the most appropriate mode of delivery with the physical
therapist.
Qualifications
Good organizational and time management skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Genesis HealthCare, Inc. and all affiliated entities (collectively “Genesis”) has a strong commitment to diversity that is fully supported and practiced by our officers and leadership team. Genesis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, HIV status, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, amnesty, military status or status as protected veterans, or any other legally protected characteristic. Genesis is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace free from discrimination and harassment where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed.
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