Physical Therapist Assistant - Lee Memorial Hospital (Acute Care)

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

Job summary

Lee Memorial Hospital seeks a skilled Physical Therapist Assistant to join its Acute Rehabilitation Therapy Department. The role involves providing essential therapy services under the direction of a Physical Therapist, focusing on patient-centered care to enhance outcomes. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to patient care, and the necessary certifications and licensure.

Qualifications

• Educational requirement: Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• State licensure: Florida Physical Therapist Assistant License required.
• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Implement patient interventions and adjust based on therapist inputs.
• Educate and interact with patients and their families.
• Handle patient/client emergencies effectively while maintaining professionalism.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Professionalism

Education

Associates Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Location:Lee Memorial Hospital

Address: 2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers FL 33901

Department: Rehabilitation Services

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1 / 8:00:00 AM 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's Acute Rehabilitation Therapy Department is actively seeking a skilledPhysical Therapist Assistantto join our talented Acute Care Therapy Team.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:Associates Physical Therapist Assistant ;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 Requirements:None

State of Florida Licensure Requirements: Physical Therapist Assistant License

Certifications/Registration Requirements: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