Physical Therapy Assistant, Acute Care Inpatient, Per Diem, 8A-4:30p

Baptist Health South Florida is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization with 12 hospitals, more than 27,000 employees, 4,000 physicians, and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities, and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence.

Our mission, vision, and values make us who we are at Baptist Health and are at the center of everything we do. At Baptist Health, we positively impact the human experience for patients, employees, and physicians. Our success comes from a culture of quality and dedication that is instilled into every member of the Baptist Health family.

This year, and for 24 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, based on employee feedback. We've also been recognized as one of America's Most Innovative Companies and People Magazine included us in 50 Companies That Care. Based on the U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health is the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, with its hospitals and institutes earning 45 high-performing honors.

But really, the reason we're excited to come to work is the people.

Working together, we form personal connections with our colleagues that are stronger than most of us have experienced at other jobs. We develop caring relationships with our patients and their families that go beyond just delivering healthcare. After all, we know what it's like to be in their shoes. Many of us have been patients here and have had family members as patients here. We're committed to delivering quality care in the most compassionate way possible because we feel a personal stake in the outcomes. When it comes to caring for people, we're all in.

Boca Raton Regional Hospital is an advanced tertiary medical center with 400 beds and is a recognized leader in Cardiovascular Care, Oncology, Women's Health, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine and the Neurosciences, all of which offer state-of-the-art diagnostic and imaging capabilities.

Description

Provides appropriate and efficient treatments and associated physical therapy services. Works under guidance of licensed physical therapist to carry out individualized patient plans of care. Participate and supports Rehab program development. Position Expectations and Responsibilities: Expected to be able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Expected to have basic mathematical skills. Expected to have computer skills which may include some or all of the following: Patient Care Manager, Physician's portal, PHS, Star Navigator, Microsoft Office, Clinical Software Programs. Expected to demonstrate knowledge regarding the effective use of therapy equipment. Expected to demonstrate knowledge of treatment/prevention of any disability, injury, disease or other condition of health. Expected to demonstrate the ability to carry out planned physical therapy interventions for identified impairment, functional limitations and disabilities. Expected to provide timely and appropriate treatments in compliance with department policy and standards of practice. Expected to complete appropriate and required documentation in compliance with department policy. Expected to assist in all other department functions on a daily basis and complete these tasks within department deadlines. Expected to participate in and support departmental program development. Expected to communicate with patients, caregivers, physicians, and coworkers in a professional manner. Expected to participate in relevant meetings in a contributory manner and be consistent with the pursuit of quality patient care. Expected to coordinate and mentor student interns. Expected to work in a team-oriented manner. Expected to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Expected to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

stimated pay range for this position is $33.75

Qualifications

Minimum Education and/or Experience Required: Associate degree from two-year college or technical school for Physical Therapist Assistant Licensure/Regulation/Certification: Florida PTA license, BLS certification from the American Heart Association

EOE, including disability/vets