Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant | UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital | PRN | Days
About The Position
The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) provides direct patient care under the direction of the Director of Therapy Services and/or Supervisor of Therapy Services, and as directed by the evaluating Physical Therapist. The position serves patients referred for physical therapy at Leesburg Regional Medical Center, Leesburg Rehabilitation Hospital, and The Villages Regional Hospital. The LPTA participates in team conferences, staff meetings, and other appropriate unit meetings. The role requires professional interaction with Alliance Therapy Team members and the ability to understand and respond effectively to the needs of patients across the specified age groups. The LPTA demonstrates competency in providing care in accordance with discipline-specific therapy standards defined by the Florida Department of Health Board of Physical Therapy, provides instruction and assistance to Alliance Therapy Team members, and complies with the organization's ethical conduct standards.
Requirements
- Associate degree.
- Florida Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant.
- BLS certification.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, effective, best-practice, patient-specific clinical care.
- Document care provided in accordance with departmental standards.
- Comply with HCAHPS behaviors to support an excellent hospital experience for patients and families.
- Complete assigned work on schedule and within the allotted time frame.
- Participate in departmental and hospital committees, PI projects, educational offerings to peers, and mentoring or precepting new team members.
- Attend staff meetings and complete required competencies and mandatory education.
- Pursue training, education, certification, and professional development in an area of focus or specialty.
- Demonstrate behavior standards that promote positive interactions with physicians, peers, patients, and family members.
- Complete other duties as requested or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
