Physical Therapist Assistant - The Rehab Hospital (IRF)

Location:The Rehab Hospital (IRF)

Address: 2780 Cleveland AveFort Myers FL 33901

Department: Rehab Hosp - PT

Work Type: Full Time, Part Time, or PRN Opportunities

Shift: 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$25.34 - $32.95 / hour

Are you interested in working in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility with highly trained, multidisciplinary rehab team, consisting of rehabilitation nurses, therapists, care managers, psychologists, peer counselors, and other professionals?

Our team has a coordinated approach to maximize independence, reintegrate into the community and increase the overall sense of well-being in collaboration with patients and their families. The Rehabilitation Hospital takes into account all of the physical and cognitive changes to create an individualized program that optimizes patient recovery and caregiver training from neurological and orthopedic injuries. Conveniently located inside Lee Memorial Hospital, The Rehabilitation Hospital is dedicated to rebuilding lives and renewing hope.

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist (PT). PTAs implement selected components of patient/client interventions and obtain data related to that intervention; make modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient/client as directed by the Physical Therapist or to ensure patient/client safety and comfort; educate and interact with Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant students, technicians, volunteers, patients/clients families, caregivers; and respond to patient/client and environmental emergency situations. The PTA is expected to conduct themselves in an effective professional behavior manner. The attributes, characteristics or behaviors required for success in this job include: critical thinking, communication, problem solving, interpersonal skills, responsibility, professionalism, use of constructive feedback, effective use of time and resources, stress management, and commitment to learning.

Educational Requirements:Associate's Physical Therapist Assistant from CAPTE Accredited Program

Experience Requirements: None

Licensure Requirements: State of Florida Physical Therapist Assistant License or eligible to obtain

Certifications/Registration Requirements: BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)US:FL:Fort Myers