Physical Therapy Assistant - Acute

Ascension Healthcare; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit healthcare system is seeking dedicated Physical Therapy Assistants to join their expanding team in Jacksonville. This role involves providing essential therapy services under the supervision of licensed professionals, ensuring high-quality patient care and documentation. With a commitment to community service and a supportive work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow your career in a rapidly growing healthcare organization. Join a team that values your contributions and empowers you to make a positive impact in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant required within a year of hire.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical therapy under supervision of a licensed therapist.
• Document treatment interventions and coordinate with support staff.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient Care

Documentation Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Details

+ Department: Physical Therapy Acute

+ Schedule: PRN

+ Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital

+ Location: Jacksonville, Florida

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct medically prescribed physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist.
2. Provide physical therapy interventions under a plan of care written by a physical therapist.
3. Perform therapy interventions utilizing techniques and skills as appropriate for the patient population.
4. Document treatment interventions given.
5. May coordinate activities of physical therapy aides, students, and other support personnel.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

1. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Required.
2. Rehab Therapist specializing in Physical Therapy Asst credentialed from the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date. Required.

Education:

1. High school diploma or GED required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. Vincent's is expanding in the fastest-growing county in Northeast Florida with the addition of a fourth regional hospital, Ascension St. Vincent’s St. Johns County. Serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, Ascension St. Vincent's has been providing caregivers in every discipline a rewarding career in healthcare since 1873.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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