Physical Therapist Assistant - Weekend Per Diem

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast. Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program with an A.S. degree.
• Licensed in the State of Florida to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification for Health Care Providers.

About the Role

The Physical Therapy Assistant works under the supervision of the Physical Therapist to carry out the Physical Therapy plan of care.

• Carries out Physical Therapy Plan of Care as designed by the Physical Therapist.
• Assists in the supervision of Rehab Aide personnel.
• Communicates patient progress to the Physical Therapist with regard to the Plan of Care.
• Documents patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer, and accrediting requirements.
• Maintains equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Team Member Competencies

• Establishing Relationships: Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances to collaborate effectively within the department and organization. Relates to all kinds of people regardless of background; finds common interests to build rapport.
• Peer Support: Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team.
• Inspiring and Motivating Others: Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and teamwork toward goal accomplishments.
• Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence: Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions appropriately and leads others with adaptability, empathy, and social skills.
• Acting with Integrity: Interacts directly and truthfully; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives. Acts consistently with personal and organizational values by keeping commitments and following through.
• Being a Champion for Change and Innovation: Supports people in trying new things, thinks creatively, and adapts to change.
• Communicating Effectively: Speaks and writes clearly, tailors messages to fit the audience, and listens attentively with tact and diplomacy.
• Promoting Diversity and Inclusion: Treats all people with dignity and respect; challenges bias and intolerance; encourages practices that support cultural diversity.

Physical Requirements

• Able to perform prolonged standing/sitting for 2+ hours per day.
• Able to grip a Dynamometer with a force >10 lbs for 10 seconds.
• Able to pinch with a force >2 lbs for 10 seconds.
• Able to reach overhead frequently, raising shoulders >45 degrees while holding a 10 lb. weight for 10 seconds.
• Able to shrug shoulders for 10 seconds with a 10 lb. weight in both hands.
• Able to hold a 10 lb. weight while rotating the hand left to right and right to left.
• Able to fully flex and extend the elbow while holding a 10 lb. weight.
• Able to reach forward 16-17 inches from the body.
• Able to bend the torso forward more than 20 degrees and twist sideways.
• Able to squat for 30 seconds.
• Able to lift 50 lbs (male) or 35 lbs (female) from knee height to waist level.
• Able to push/pull 40 lbs. from a standstill.

In-patient/sub-acute rehab staff will additionally need to:

• Stand and walk intermittently for 4+ hours per day.
• Able to flex, extend, laterally bend, and twist the back, holding each position for 10 seconds.
• Able to kneel on either left or right knee.
• Able to carry a 20 lb. weight over a distance of 25 ft.

OSHA Category II – Tasks involve possible occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. Must wear protective equipment as appropriate.

Threshold Requirements

These requirements are mandatory and must be completed on a yearly basis:

• Annual Joint Commission mandatory training.