Acute Care PTA: Growth & Education Benefits

UAB Medicine; Mount Olive (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance and wellness

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to administer physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, ensuring patient safety and proper documentation. The role spans Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation, and Outpatient settings, with opportunities for student and intern clinical training.

Qualified candidates are graduates of an accredited PT program, licensed or eligible for PTA licensure in Alabama, and CPR certified.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Physical Therapy Program required.
• Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
• Currently licensed, eligible to be licensed or having a temporary license as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) according to the rules and regulations of the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy required.
• Currently certified with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Physical Therapist, to administer physical therapy treatment according to established professional standards and uphold patient safety in all interactions.
• To complete patient-related documentation ensuring content and timeliness to meet professional requirements and legal/regulatory specifications.
• To participate in clinical training of assigned students and interns.
• To work in Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation and/or Outpatient areas as assigned.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Accredited School of Physical Therapy Program

Job description

UAB Medicine is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to administer physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, ensuring patient safety and proper documentation. The role spans Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation, and Outpatient settings, with opportunities for student and intern clinical training.

Qualified candidates are graduates of an accredited PT program, licensed or eligible for PTA licensure in Alabama, and CPR certified.