Physical Therapy Assistant - Weekends

About the role

We are currently looking for a skilled Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. As a Physical Therapist Assistant on our team, you will assess, evaluate, plan, and carry out physical therapy programs to restore maximum reasonable function to our patients. You will work with patients to minimize any disability following disease, injury, or genetically acquired conditions.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and articulate sound clinical reasoning through synthesizing evaluation data from initial patient assessment, medical history and physician orders to develop a comprehensive plan of care
• Communicate and interact with patients, families and others in a caring, empathetic, courteous, and respectful manner
• Receive, interpret, and implement physician orders accurately and in a timely fashion
• Consult resources to clarify unfamiliar orders

Requirements

• Associate in Science (A.S.) degree or Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Physical Therapy Assistant Program
• Experience in appropriate healthcare setting preferred
• Current State of Florida Physical Therapy Assistant License
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment

Qualifications

• Associate in Science (A.S.) degree or Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Physical Therapy Assistant Program
• Experience in appropriate healthcare setting preferred
• Current State of Florida Physical Therapy Assistant License
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment

Skills

• Sound clinical reasoning
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of physical therapy techniques and procedures

Benefits

HCA Florida Northside Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay
• Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a part-time, 20 hours/week position.

Contact Information

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Physical Therapy Assistant opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team.