Physical Therapist Assistant - Full-time

Select Medical; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Tuition reimbursement

Clinical ladder program

Student debt benefit program

Medical, dental, vision, and EAP

Job summary

UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital - North in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our inpatient rehabilitation team. The PTA will work under the supervision of a licensed PT to implement the therapy plan of care and support patient progress in a demanding rehabilitation setting.

The role involves coordinating with supervised staff, assessing patient needs, and contributing to education for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Current state PTA licensure or eligibility for licensure.
• BLS certification required or completion within first 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of a licensed PT, assists with the implementation of the therapy plan of care.
• Delegates and directs supportive personnel for assigned patients to enhance care.
• Communicates with supervising PT regarding patient needs, assessment and modification of treatment plans.
• Participates in education of patients, families, students, coworkers and self.
• Performs other professional duties within the scope of practice.

Job description

Overview

Hospital Name: UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital - North

Affiliation with Select Medical

Position: Physical Therapist Assistant

Location: 15255 Max Leggett Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218

Schedule: Full -Time

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care tobest address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries,spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Advance Your Career: Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
• Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.
• Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision,employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional 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

Location : Location US-FL-Jacksonville

Job ID 388028

Position Type Full Time

Experience (Years) 1

Category Physical Therapist

Company UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital - North