PTA - Per Diem (Inpatient Rehab)

Trinity Health•Fort Lauderdale, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, operating in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy and a part of Trinity Health. As a part of Trinity Health, with over 100,000 colleagues and more than 20,000 physicians / clinicians, we are united to serve our communities and advance our mission "to serve in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming, healing presence within our communities" and our vision "to be the trusted health partner for life."

Requirements

Graduate of Accredited School for Physical Therapy Assistants required
Licensure: Current Florida State PTA Licensure required.
BLS from American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates competency in the administration of all patient care activities.
Provides for variety and creativity in treatment programs
Safe work practices and proper body mechanics are displayed consistently.
Takes responsibility to seek out yearly assessment of competencies, both general and area specific.
Accurate results are consistently obtained from tests and measurements.
Confers with Physical Therapists to clarify and update patient medical status, treatment plans, contraindications and goals.
Ongoing, open discussions regarding specific patients needs are expected.
Provides necessary discharge instructions, including written programs.
Effectively provides patient and family education, when appropriate.
Assists with the completion of discharge summaries