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Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Physical Therapy Asst with HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
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Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Physical Therapy Asst to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!
A licensed Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for the delivery of patient care by following the treatment plan and communicating patient status changes as necessary. You are responsible for providing physical therapy to patients throughout their lifespan as well as age-specific direct care services to this population. In this role, you will participate in clinical programs and interdepartmental activities within the organization.
What qualifications you will need:
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is a 380-bed acute-care hospital. Offering a full range of services. We are home to the most experienced Heart Institute on the Treasure Coast. Lawnwood Hospital provides interventional and therapeutic care, including open-heart surgery. Other hospital services include labor/delivery, pediatrics, orthopedics, oncology, nuclear medicine, adult and pediatric emergency services, and diagnostic services. We also offer inpatient, and outpatient surgical services.
Lawnwood Hospital is a designated Certified Primary Stroke Center. The Physical Rehabilitation Center is CARF accredited. We are a Level II Trauma Center. We are verified by the American College of Surgeons. We offer a freestanding ER in Vero Beach. We provide emergency treatment for adults and children. We also offer the area’s only Level III Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Units. At HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital patients come first – no matter what! We invite you to work in a fast-paced environment while enjoying a vibrant, laid-back quality of life.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Physical Therapy Asst opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Full Time
$51k-62k (estimate)
12/16/2023
06/04/2024
The job skills required for Physical Therapy Asst include Physical Therapy, Patient Care, Infection Control, Long Term Care, Home Care, Acute Care, etc. Having related job skills and expertise will give you an advantage when applying to be a Physical Therapy Asst. That makes you unique and can impact how much salary you can get paid. Below are job openings related to skills required by Physical Therapy Asst. Select any job title you are interested in and start to search job requirements.
The following is the career advancement route for Physical Therapy Asst positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a Physical Therapy Asst, it can be promoted into senior positions as a Physical Therapy Attendant that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Physical Therapy Asst. You can explore the career advancement for a Physical Therapy Asst below and select your interested title to get hiring information.
If you are interested in becoming a Physical Therapy Asst, you need to understand the job requirements and the detailed related responsibilities. Of course, a good educational background and an applicable major will also help in job hunting. Below are some tips on how to become a Physical Therapy Asst for your reference.
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Physical therapist assistant prepare the treatment area for physical therapy, clean and set up equipment, and assist patients moving to and from treatment areas.
03/24/2022: Mobile, AL
Working under the supervision of physical therapists, physical therapist (or PT) assistants provide direct care to patients using massage, exercises, and specialized activities such as gait and balance training.
03/25/2022: Paramus, NJ
They help patients and clients who have movement difficulties due to injury or disease, by assisting the physical therapist with therapies designed to improve mobility, relieve pain, prevent or limit permanent physical disability and promote overall fitne
03/23/2022: Anchorage, AK
Physical therapist assistants team with physical therapists to help people live healthy and active lives.
04/14/2022: Stamford, CT
Physical therapist assistants provide physical therapist services under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist.
03/25/2022: Rock Hill, SC
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Physical therapist assistants need an associate’s degree from an accredited program, along with a state license or certification.
04/16/2022: Bismarck, ND
Entry-level physical therapist assistant education programs are offered at the associate degree level.
04/10/2022: Pittsburgh, PA
Physical therapy assistants must graduate from an accredited program.
03/28/2022: Omaha, NE
Becoming a physical therapist assistant (PTA) can also be a great first step to becoming a physical therapist one day (DPT – Doctor of Physical Therapy or Licensed Physical Therapist).
03/03/2022: Nashville, TN
Earn a Physical Therapist Assistant Associate’s degree.
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