Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Shift: Days

Job Type: Per Diem

The Staff Physical Therapy Assistant is a licensed practitioner who provides direct patient treatment services as delegated and supervised by the Physical Therapist.  He/she carries out treatment program according to the plan of care in accordance with the facilities policies and procedures related to care and treatment of the patient; treats patients in order to produce effective outcomes; communicates and assists in resolving problems; demonstrates effective resource utilization that is critical to operational stability within the organization and participates in performance improvement and program growth.   

• Reports for scheduled shift on time and prepared to assume responsibilities.
• Attends and participates in meetings and is responsible for all information communicated at meetings.
• Adheres to Corporate, Regional, hospital and departmental policy and procedure 100% of the time.
• Assists all patients, family members, physicians, visitors and employees in a professional and courteous manner.
• Adheres to the following environmental care standards.
• Demonstrates the ability to adapt to varied age-specific patient populations
• Complies with all policies & procedures for this position that pertain to HIPAA.

EDUCATION: 

• Associate's Degree in Science or other education recognized by the State of Florida as qualification for Physical Therapy Assistant licensure.

EXPERIENCE:

•  Experience desired, but not required
   

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE/REGISTRATION:  

• Florida license as a Physical Therapy Assistant from the Agency of Health Care Administration’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance.
• Current AHA BLS CPR certification 

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