Physical Therapy Assistant HHC

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare; Tallahassee (FL); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) in Tallahassee, FL, seeks a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant to join our acute care and home care teams. The role supports physicians’ orders, helps patients regain mobility, and participates in rehabilitation plans.

You will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, coordinate with an interdisciplinary team, and adhere to licensure and safety standards. TMH is an equal opportunity employer and requires background checks and license

Formación

• Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant Program with at least one year experience post program graduation.
• Two years of experience in acute care, rehabilitation, or home care preferred.
• Current Florida PTA license and a valid Florida Class “E” driver’s license; BLS/CPR certification required.

Responsabilidades

• Delivers safe and competent physical therapy as ordered by a physician.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary home care treatment team.
• Reports to Physical Therapist, Clinical Supervisors and Clinical Manager.

Educación

Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Descripción del empleo

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:

• Level II Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
• Pediatric Intensive Care
• The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT

Delivers safe and competent physical therapy as ordered by a physician. Implements specific physician orders according to the principles and practices of physical therapy as directed by a physical therapist. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary home care treatment team.

Reports:

Physical Therapist, Clinical Supervisors and Clinical Manager

Supervises:

None

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY

Required Education:

Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant Program with at least one (1) year experience post program graduation.

Required Experience:

Preferred: Two (2) years treating patients in an acute care, rehabilitative or home care setting.

Required Certification/License/Registry:

• Current Licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of Florida. Must possess a State of Florida Class “E” Driver’s License. Must have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from an accredited instructor from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Behavioral Criteria: Qualified candidates must provide a seven (7) year driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles with no more than six (6) points and no indication of poor driving habits. The qualified candidate must be 21 years of age.
• Note: Use of personal vehicles is required. It is the responsibility of the vehicle owner to maintain adequate insurance coverage for their personal vehicle used in conjunction with their duties as an employee. TMH will reimburse the business use of a personal vehicle in accordance with procedures defined by the Internal Revenue Service.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.