PTA - Per Diem (Inpatient Rehab)

Trinity Health • Fort Lauderdale, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

What you will do: 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 Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

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.
• Provides necessary discharge instructions, including written programs.
• Effectively provides patient and family education, when appropriate.
• Assists with the completion of discharge summaries

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees