Physical Therapist Assistant - Full-time
About The Position
The Physical Therapist Assistant works at UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital - North, an inpatient rehabilitation hospital affiliated with Select Medical, in Jacksonville, Florida. The hospital provides care for people facing medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges related to brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. The position is full-time and works under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist to help implement therapy plans of care. The organization offers orientation, career development, and employee benefits.
Requirements
- Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
- Certified BLS, or completion of BLS certification within the first 90 days of employment.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with implementing therapy plans of care under the direct supervision of a licensed PT.
- Delegate and direct supportive personnel for assigned patients to enhance patient care services.
- Communicate consistently with the supervising PT about scheduled patients, including the need for assessment or reassessment, treatment-plan modifications, and other interventions requiring therapist direction.
- Participate in education for patients, families, students, coworkers, and self.
- Perform other professional duties associated with patient care within the scope of practice.
Benefits
- Extensive and thorough orientation program.
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
- Clinical ladder program.
- Student debt benefit program.
- Medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings.
- Generous PTO and paid sick time.
- Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
- Life and disability protection.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
