LPTA- Inpatient Therapy

About the role

Performs physical therapy procedures and other related tasks under the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist (RPT) and assists the RPT in patient activities. Supervises technicians, volunteers and students as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:
  • Education: Graduate of APTA accredited educational program for Physical Therapists Assistants required.
  • Must have current Alabama license.
  • Must receive BCLS certification within orientation period.
  • Prefer member of APTA.
• Experience: None required
• Additional Skills/Abilities: Must have excellent communication skills with the ability and willingness to work with all patients in a fast-paced environment.

About Us

Honors of our hospitals:

• Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report.
• With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills.
• We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs."
• From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset!

Huntsville Hospital

• Benefits: Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities. We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!
• Healthcare: Learn More About Huntsville Hospital Health System Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
• Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/us/en/benefits
• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al