PRN Physical Therapist Assistant - Lee Memorial Hospital (Acute Care)

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Lee Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide essential physical therapy services in a professional environment. The role requires collaboration with Physical Therapists and offers the opportunity to engage with patients and students. Applicants must have an Associate's degree in PTA and hold active licensure in Florida, emphasizing critical soft skills such as communication and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited PTA program.
• Active Florida State Physical Therapist Assistant licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
• Educate students and interact with patients, families, and caregivers.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Responsibility

Professionalism

Effective use of time

Stress management

Commitment to learning

Education

Associate's Degree in PTA

Job description

Location:Lee Memorial Hospital -2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers FL 33901

Department: Rehabilitation Services

Work Type: PRN

Shift: Shift 1

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$33.74 / hour

Summary

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

Degree/Diploma Obtained	Program of Study	Required/ Preferred	and/or
Associate's	PTA	Required

Additional Requirements

Eligible Lee Health candidates are required to graduate from an accredited program. The accepted accrediting body required for Lee Healths Rehabilitation Professionals is the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

Experience Requirements

Minimum Years Required	Area of Experience	Required/ Preferred	and/or
No Experience Required

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

Licenses

Required/ Preferred

and/or

Additional Requirements

Active Florida State Physical Therapist Assistant licensure required.

Certifications/Registration Requirements

Certificates/Registrations

Required/ Preferred

and/or

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