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Physical Therapy Assistant PTA Home Health
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What they do
A Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists to help patients with disabling injuries or conditions improve their range of motion and manage their pain. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of a physical therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$58,666 / year median in Florida
+26% projected growth
Job Description
- Our promise to you:
- Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger.
- together
- we are even better.
- All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- + Benefits from
Day One:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance + Paid Time Off from Day One + 403-B Retirement Plan + 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave + Career Development + Whole Person Well-being Resources + Mental Health Resources and Support + Pet BenefitsSchedule:
- Full time
Shift:
- Day (United States of America)
Address:
- 1000 WATERMAN WAY
City:
- TAVARES
State:
- Florida
Postal Code:
- 32778
Job Description:
- _Sign On Bonus Up to $2500 for eligible applicants_
- Locations
- + •
North:
- The Villages, Lady Lake, Belleview, Summerfield, Marion Oaks, Wildwood, Bushnell, Coleman, and Oxford +
South:
- Clermont, Minneola, Groveland, Mascotte, Leesburg + All of Lake County
- Schedule
- + •
Full Time:
- Monday
- Friday, 8am
- 5pm, flexible, rotating weekends on-call +
NOTE:
- There may be part-time or PRN opportunities available + Maintains open communication with the case manager, primary therapist, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate interdisciplinary continuity of care and appropriate discharge planning.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- + Entry level competency of Physical therapy practice, theory, principle, and applications as defined in competency department policies. [Required] + Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office. [Required] + Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English. [Required]
Education:
- + Associate [Required]
Field of Study:
- + Physical Therapy Assistant
Work Experience:
- + 1+ home health experience [Preferred]
Additional Information:
- + N/A
Licenses and Certifications:
- + Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) [Required] + Basic Life Support
- CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] + Driver's License (DL) [Required] + Auto Insurance (AL)[Required]
Physical Requirements:
- _(Please click the link below to view work requirements)_ + Physical Requirements
- https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem
Pay Range:
- $23.71
- $44.09
- Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)
- Certain positions are subject to
- Florida Level 2 background screening
- , including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida's background screening requirements at the
- Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse
- : https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ _This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances._
Category:
- Rehabilitation Services
Organization:
- AdventHealth Home Health and Hospice
Schedule:
- Full time
Shift:
- Day
Req ID:
- 152940034