Physical Therapy Assistant | UF Health Jacksonville (short term rehab) | PRN | Days
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UF Health
Jacksonville, FL, US
Summary
The Physical Therapy Assistant provides patient treatment according to established plans of care and protocols under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. They are responsible for delivering a broad range of physical therapy interventions across all age groups.
Job Description
Overview
The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy patient treatment within the established plan of care and treatment protocols and under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
Qualifications
Age of Patients Served:
- All Age Groups. Required
Education
- Associate's Degree; Graduate from an accredited school for Physical Therapist Assistant approved by the Council of Medical Education in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association.
Required Licensure/Certifications
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Florida.
- BLS from the American Heart Association
Required Experience
- Less than one year clinical experience in area of job opening (Acute, outpatient, etc.). Experience in hospital-based rehabilitation services preferred
Necessary Skills
- Demonstrates knowledge and skill in a broad range of Physical Therapy treatment interventions
- Demonstrate strong communication skills. Proactive, positive approach to problem solving
- Demonstrates strong ability to use computer, Microsoft Office suite.
- Able to work independently
University of Florida Health is a world-class academic health center in Florida, encompassing hospitals, physician practices, colleges, centers, institutes, programs and services across northeast and north-central Florida.
UF Health represents the shared vision and commitment to patient care excellence of more than 22,000 employees of the University of Florida Health Science Center and UF Health Shands health care system.
Founded
1958
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Gainesville, FL
University of Florida Health is a world-class academic health center in Florida, encompassing hospitals, physician practices, colleges, centers, institutes, programs and services across northeast and north-central Florida.
UF Health represents the shared vision and commitment to patient care excellence of more than 22,000 employees of the University of Florida Health Science Center and UF Health Shands health care system.
Founded
1958
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Gainesville, FL