Physical Therapist Assistant - Lee Memorial Hospital (Acute Care)

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join their Acute Rehabilitation Therapy Department. This role involves providing high-quality care in various specialty service lines, including orthopedic and musculoskeletal care. The ideal candidate will collaborate with a talented team, focusing on patient satisfaction and individualized care. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a team-oriented environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to professional growth and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Active Florida Physical Therapist Assistant license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Implement patient interventions and ensure safety and comfort.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Professionalism

Stress Management

Education

Associate's in Physical Therapy

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Location:Lee Memorial Hospital -2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers FL 33901

Department: Rehabilitation Services

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$25.34 - $32.95 / hour (**New Grads start at $26.20/hour)

Summary

The Lee Memorial Hospital Acute Rehabilitation Therapy Department is actively seeking a skilled Physical Therapist Assistant to join our talented Acute Care Therapy Team. Lee Memorial Hospital is an accredited Orthopedic Center of Excellence, Primary Stroke Center, and dedicates specialized care to our Critical Care, Orthopedic, Musculoskeletal, General Surgery, Surgical Wound Care, and General Medicine service lines.

We are looking for clinicians dedicated to providing high-quality comprehensive care for our specialty services lines and who are interested in promoting the growth and development of our Acute Care Therapy Services by collaborating in our unique patient care programs including our orthopedic pre-operative and post-operative care programs, ICU Early Activity, Why Not Home, and In House Rehabilitation programs.

We value teamwork and take an interdisciplinary approach to elevate patient satisfaction and provide patients with the individualized care they deserve. If you are a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant looking to make a difference in the lives of patients, we encourage you to apply!

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist (PT). PTAs implement selected components of patient/client interventions and obtain data related to that intervention; make modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient/client as directed by the Physical Therapist or to ensure patient/client safety and comfort; educate and interact with Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant students, technicians, volunteers, patients/clients families, caregivers; and respond to patient/client and environmental emergency situations. The PTA is expected to conduct themselves in an effective professional behavior manner. The attributes, characteristics or behaviors required for success in this job include: critical thinking, communication, problem solving, interpersonal skills, responsibility, professionalism, use of constructive feedback, effective use of time and resources, stress management, and commitment to learning.

Requirements

Educational Requirements
Required:

• Associate's Physical Therapist Assistant

Additional Requirements:

• Eligible Lee Health candidates are required to graduate from an accredited program. The accepted accrediting body required for Lee Health's Rehabilitation Professionals is the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

Experience
Required:

• none

State of Florida Licensure Requirements
Required:

• Physical Therapist Assistant

Additional Requirements:

• Active Florida Physical Therapist Assistant

Certifications/Registration Requirements
Required:

• BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)

Other:

Staff may be required to rotate to treatment areas, other than their primary designation, as requested by their department leader. This could include a regulated area (Skilled Nursing Facility, Home Health, Rehab Hospital and Pediatrics) that requires Level 2 Background Screening.

US:FL:Fort Myers