Physical Therapist Assistant

Company: BayCare Health System
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: January 19, 2023

Job Description:

Title: Physical Therapist AssistantLocation: FL-St. Petersburg-St. Anthonys HospitalJob Number: 2213268BayCare Health System is currently in search of our newest Physical Therapist Assistant who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. Our mission statement is "to improve the health of the people we serve, by providing the highest quality and most effective care and services -- and to return value to the people in our communities.At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network currently consists of 15 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and 5,240 physicians. Our team members focus on tomorrow by achieving personal and professional success today. That's why you'll thrive in our forward-thinking culture, where we combine the best technology with compassionate service. We blend high-tech with high-touch in ways that are advancing superior health care throughout the communities we serve.Physical Therapist Assistant Responsibilities

• Assists Physical Therapists with the administration of interventions utilized in physical therapy and rehabilitation.
• May progress patients/residents in the treatment plan developed by the physical therapist.
• May provide direct clinical supervision for Rehabilitation Technicians, Massage Therapists, Athletic Trainers and Fitness Specialists. Team members with temporary permits must work under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist that has been licensed for a minimum of six months.
• A supervising licensed Physical Therapist may only supervise one permittee at any given time.BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including:
  • Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401k match and additional yearly contribution
  • Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
  • Community discounts and moreAND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!Qualifications:Certifications and LicensuresRequiredBLS (Basic Life Support)RequiredPTA (Physical Therapy Assistant)OrPTA (Physical Therapy Assistant)TemporaryAndPTA (Physical Therapy Assistant)within 6 monthsEducationRequiredAssociate'sPhysical TherapyPreferredBachelor'sPhysical TherapyExperiencePreferred1 yearPhysical Therapy AssistantSpecific SkillsRequiredOrganizational skillsRequiredCollaborate and work with a teamRequiredCustomer service skillsRequiredWork independentlyRequiredWork with minimal supervisionRequiredComputer skills appropriate to positionRequiredWritten and verbal communication skillsSchedule: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, SaturdayShift: DaysShift Hours: 7:30AM - 5:30PMWeekend Work: EveryOn Call: NoEmployment Status: ACTIVE FULL TIME

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