Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Baptist Health • Jacksonville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant shall administer physical therapy treatment to patients. The LPTA will work under the direction of the Physical Therapists and will assistant Physical Therapists for patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting. This individual shall monitor and complete progress notes and discharge summaries. Additionally, the LPTA shall ensure all treatments are performed as ordered or communicate why any treatment was not performed. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Requirements

• Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant
• Active PTA license required
• BLS required
• Ability to work from broad directions and be self motivated.
• Ability to prioritize workload to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds throughout the organization.
• Ability to provide a positive customer service experience to guest, visitors, and patients.
• Knowledge of HIPAA standards and regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with patients, guest, and hospital personnel.
• The ability to show compassion and sensitivity for patient comfort.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Position requires sitting 25%, standing 60%, and walking 15%, of the workday.
• There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, and frequent use of large muscle groups.
• There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.
• Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 75 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds.
• There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.
• Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatment to patients
• Work under the direction of Physical Therapists
• Assist Physical Therapists for patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting
• Monitor and complete progress notes and discharge summaries
• Ensure all treatments are performed as ordered or communicate why any treatment was not performed
• Perform additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees