Physical Therapist Assistant- Health Central IP Rehab- Days

Orlando Health•Ocoee, FL

77d•Onsite

About The Position

Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital, located in Ocoee, Florida, is a 252-bed comprehensive medical and surgical acute-care facility with over 70 years of service. It offers a wide range of services including emergency care, cardiovascular and stroke care, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, and minimally invasive robotic surgery. The hospital holds accreditations and designations in specialty services such as bariatric surgery, spine surgery, stroke, and hip and knee joint replacement. It has received High Performing Hospital ratings from U.S. News & World Report and recognition as a Top Teaching Hospital from The Leapfrog Group. As part of the Orlando Health system, it contributes to a legacy of professional and compassionate care across Florida, Central Alabama, and Puerto Rico. Orlando Health is committed to providing comprehensive benefits, including career-growing educational programs and well-being services, starting from day one with flexibility to support employees' passions. The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide Physical Therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Requirements

Associate degree or graduate from an accredited two-year college program in Physical Therapist Assistant.
Current license in the State of Florida as Physical Therapist Assistant.
Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
None.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates ability to appropriately treat patients according to professional standards of practice.
Interpersonal communication skills include the ability to coordinate patient care with other team members, and counsel patients and their families.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Maintain a cheerful, active area in which to treat.
Demonstrates caring, honesty and open communication with all and encourages a smart and professional appearance in self and others.
Participates in Quality Assessment, program development, student supervision, assigned committees, safety and infection control as required.
Demonstrates an awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Practices efficient use and selection of supplies and equipment.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
The Physical Therapist Assistant must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.