Physical Therapy Aide PRN

AECOM; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

AdventHealth Tampa is seeking a PT Technician to support patient care delivery in the Therapy Services department. This role involves assisting therapists, ensuring a safe environment, and contributing to patient outcomes. Ideal candidates will possess a high school education and BLS certification, embodying the values of integrity and teamwork.

Benefits

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent required.
• Current BLS from American Heart Association necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assists therapists/assistants with assigned patients.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients and co-workers.
• Supports operations of the therapy department.

Skills

Integrity

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

High School education or equivalent

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

**All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:**

· Career Development

· Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

· Mental Health Resources and Support

**Our promise to you:**

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that **together** we are even better.

**Schedule:** PRN

**Shift** : Days

**Location:** 3100 East Fletcher Avenue Tampa, Florida 33613

**The community you’ll be caring for:** _AdventHealth Tampa_

· AdventHealth Tampa, a faith-based not-for-profit 626-bed tertiary-level acute care hospital located in the uptown district of Tampa, Florida, specializes in advanced cardiovascular medicine, neuroscience and neurology, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s services, pediatrics, oncology, endocrinology, bariatrics, wound healing, sleep medicine and general surgery including minimally invasive and robot-assisted procedures. GME programs on the hospital campus currently include general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, internal medicine and transitional year.

· AdventHealth Tampa is home to the renowned AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute, a recognized leader in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and leading-edge research – caring for Tampa Bay’s hearts for over 35 years.

· The Kiran C. Patel Research Institute, also located at AdventHealth Tampa, leads the way in clinical and academic research in the areas of neuroscience, cardiovascular medicine, advanced surgery and more – contributing valuable knowledge that leads to tomorrow’s cures for conditions such as heart failure, cancer and other diseases.”

**The role you’ll contribute:**

Perform supportive tasks or routines to the delivery of patient care in the Therapy Services department under the direction of a Physical Therapist/Physical Therapy Assistant &/or Occupational Therapist/Occupational Therapy Assistant in accordance with the FPTA &/or FOTA standards.

**The value you’ll bring to the team:**

The PT Technician supports the delivery of patient care under the direction of the aforementioned therapist/s to promote the achievement of identified patient outcomes.

· Demonstrates through behavior Florida Hospital’s Core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork as outlined in the organization’s Performance Excellence Program.

· Assists therapists/ assistants with assigned patients **.**

· Acts as a support to patient care and to the operations of the department **.**

· Maintains a safe environment for patients, co-workers, and visitors **.**

· Assists, teaches, and orients volunteers in the department with indirect patient care tasks

Qualifications

**The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed** **:**

· High School education or equivalent **.**

· Current BLS from American Heart Association.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

**Category:** Rehabilitation Services

**Organization:** AdventHealth Tampa

**Schedule:** Per Diem

**Shift:** 1 - Day

**Req ID:** 25017615

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.