LPTA

101 Southeast Health; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health in Alabama is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to administer treatments under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The role serves patients across all ages, from infants to geriatrics, in compliance with state practice acts and ethics.

This is a full-time position within a renowned health system. Join a Forbes 500 best mid-sized employer in America, and contribute to high-quality patient care and education within an academic, community-based

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program and eligible for licensure in Alabama.
• Prefer previous experience in acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Administers treatments under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Involves treatment of patients across all age groups, from infants to geriatrics.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Therapeutic modalities

Skills check off

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

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Job Description Summary

The Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant administers appropriate treatments and related duties under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist, in keeping with the Alabama Physical Therapy Practice Act and the American Physical Therapy Code of Ethics. The LPTA may be involved in the treatment of all age groups: infants, pediatrics, adolescents, young adults, older adults, and geriatrics.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program and eligible for licensure in the State of Alabama
• Prefer previous experience in acute care setting.

LANGUAGE/ COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to communicate effectively in an emergency situation.

SKILLS

• Basic computer skills
• Basic knowledge of therapeutic modalities
• Proficient in skills check off.

Shift Day Shift Details

8:00 am - 4:30 pm FTE 1 Type Regular

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Equal Employment Employer Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Southeast Health is an academic community-based health system serving the healthcare needs of 460,000 residents in southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the Florida panhandle. The organization includes, Southeast Health Medical Center, a 420-bed hospital with the region’s largest medical group and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM), the state’s largest medical school. The philanthropic arm of the organization is the Southeast Health Foundation, and its population health division is Southeast Health Statera Network. Southeast Health, a not-for-profit organization, exists to promote healing, prevent disease, educate medicine’s brightest minds, and bring wellness and prosperity to the region it serves. Delivering excellent patient care and top-notch educational experiences begins with great employees, which is why we constantly strive to improve the work experience for our 3,000 team members.