Physical Therapy Assistant, Acute Care Rehab, Baptist South
About The Position
Baptist Health is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant for its Acute Care Rehab Department at Baptist South in Jacksonville, Florida. This full-time, day-shift position supports adult acute care rehabilitation services, with a caseload that includes orthopedic and general medical diagnoses. The role works under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist and provides services prescribed by the attending physician to help patients improve or restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability. Experience treating patients in an acute care setting is identified as ideal. The position also participates in departmental operations, performance improvement activities, mandatory education, and licensure requirements, and is responsible for remaining within budget guidelines. Baptist South is located at 14550 Old St Augustine Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32258.
Requirements
- Associate degree or higher in Physical Therapy Assistant.
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant from the Florida Department of Health.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Experience treating patients in an acute care setting.
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, provide physical therapy services prescribed by the attending physician to help improve or restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability.
- Participate in departmental operations and performance improvement activities.
- Remain within budget guidelines.
- Participate in mandatory education and meet licensure requirements.
Benefits
- Up to $3,000 sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
