Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) / PRN

SSM Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Fort Myers is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join their team. The PTA will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of physical therapy services, implementing treatment plans, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates will possess a valid PTA license and a passion for improving patient outcomes in a compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate understanding of patient needs and provide superior quality of care.
• Inventive problem solver thriving in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering Physical Therapy services as per treatment plans.
• Implement treatment goals and assist with therapeutic interventions.
• Train patients in locomotion using assistive devices.

Skills

Patient care

Therapeutic exercises

Problem solving

Education

Valid state PTA license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) / PRN

At Select Specialty Hospitals, a division of Select Medical, we care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care. Select Medical employs over 48,000 people across the country and provides quality care to approximately 70,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions.

Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first and building trust.

Do you love the challenge of working with medically complex patients? Are you passionate about delivering an excellent patient experience? If you answered 'yes', consider an opportunity with us!

Responsibilities

We are looking for valued employees who will be Champions of the Select Medical Way, which includes putting the patient first, helping to improve quality of life for the community in which you live and work, continuing to develop and explore new ideas, providing high-quality care and doing well by doing what is right.

You will assist directly and indirectly with the delivery of Physical Therapy services to include transportation, therapeutic exercises, and functional activities as outlined by treatment plan and in accordance with state practice guidelines.

• Implementing treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the Physical Therapist (PT).
• Assisting the PT in carrying out the following therapeutic interventions designed to meet the patients’ long term goals: Posture training, strengthening exercise, endurance/cardiac training, balance exercises, coordination exercises, joint mobility and muscle lengthening, pain relief, functional skills training and community re-entry training.
• Training patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, or assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Demonstrating use of gait, belt, and safety awareness, as well as demonstrating proper guarding techniques.
• Ordering and instructing patients in the use of prescribed equipment.

Qualifications

You will demonstrate an understanding of patient needs, ensuring that each patient feels informed and understood, as well as heard. You are passionate about providing a superior quality of care. You are an inventive problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment.

• Valid state PTA license required.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.

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