What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant position at UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital - North?
Overview
Hospital Name: UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital - NorthAffiliation with Select MedicalPosition: Physical Therapist AssistantLocation: 15255 Max Leggett Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218Schedule: Per Diem
Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.
Why Join Us:
- Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
- Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
- Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
- Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
Responsibilities
- Under the direct supervision of a licensed PT, assists with the implementation of the therapy plan of care.
- Responsible for delegation and direction of supportive personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services.
- Consistently communicates with supervising PT in regard to scheduled patients to ensure identification of need for assessment and reassessment of patients, modification of treatment plans and other interventions requiring therapist direction.
- Participates in education of patients, families, students, coworkers and self.
- Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practice.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
- Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred candidate has one or more years of experience.
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans