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HCA Healthcare·HCA Florida Citrus Hospital · Inverness, FL

Physical Therapy Assistant PRN PTA

Physical TherapyPer diem
✓Requirements
Licensure
✓Current state of Florida Physical Therapy Assistant license
✓(LPTA) Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Certifications
✓Current BLS (Basic Life Support) through American Heart Association (AHA)
Education
✓Associate of Science (A.S) degree or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program
✓Associate Degree
Qualifications
✓Working closely with PTs, nurses, aides, and the care team to enhance the patient experience and support a culture of excellence
✓Current FIM (Functional Independence Measure) required
✓Critical thinking and adaptability
✓Services excellence and good interpersonal communication skills
✓Ability to read/comprehend written instructions
✓Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
✓PC skills
✓Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting patients and /or equipment up to 50 pounds
✓Delivering therapeutic exercises and functional training to help patients regain independence and mobility
✓Applying physical therapy techniques and modalities to reduce pain and restore function
✓Monitoring patient progress and documenting responses to ensure safe, effective care
✓Teaching patients and families how to use assistive devices and follow home exercise programs
✓Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Experience in appropriate healthcare setting preferred
+Benefits
✓Medical, dental and vision
✓401(k) with match
✓Paid time off
✓Tuition assistance
✓Paid parental leave
Pay for this position
Estimated
$39/hr
Typical PT pay in Florida (BLS)
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✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓Current state of Florida Physical Therapy Assistant license
✓(LPTA) Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Certifications
✓Current BLS (Basic Life Support) through American Heart Association (AHA)
Education
✓Associate of Science (A.S) degree or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program
✓Associate Degree
Qualifications
✓Working closely with PTs, nurses, aides, and the care team to enhance the patient experience and support a culture of excellence
✓Current FIM (Functional Independence Measure) required
✓Critical thinking and adaptability
✓Services excellence and good interpersonal communication skills
✓Ability to read/comprehend written instructions
✓Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
✓PC skills
✓Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting patients and /or equipment up to 50 pounds
✓Delivering therapeutic exercises and functional training to help patients regain independence and mobility
✓Applying physical therapy techniques and modalities to reduce pain and restore function
✓Monitoring patient progress and documenting responses to ensure safe, effective care
✓Teaching patients and families how to use assistive devices and follow home exercise programs
✓Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Experience in appropriate healthcare setting preferred
+Benefits
Medical, dental and vision401(k) with matchPaid time offTuition assistance

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About the role

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Physical Therapy Assistant PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Citrus Hospital which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.