Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant AdventHealth Hospice

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift :

Location: 770 W GRANADA BLVD, Ormond Beach, 32174

The role youll contribute:

Primarily responsible to carry out the treatment plan established by the Physical Therapist for the rehabilitation of patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in physical function and health status. Intervention is purposeful and skilled utilizing the therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents, exercise and other procedures to produce changes in the condition consistent with the diagnosis and prognosis. Interact and collaborate with the patient and family as well as the clinical team.

The value youll bring to the team:

• Provides physical therapy intervention based on the plan of care. Provides therapeutic exercises to develop strength and endurance, range of motion and flexibility; therapeutic activity to improve functional performance; neuromuscular re-education to improve balance, coordination, kinesthetic sense, posture, and proprioception; gait training to instruct in the use and care of orthosis, prosthesis and assistive devices; wheelchair management to facilitate proper positioning and mobility.
• Provides modalities including ultrasound, electrical stimulations, hot/cold packs, mechanical traction, TENS application as ordered to reduce pain and promote mobility.
• Instructs the patient and caregiver in care and use of physical therapy devices and the patients total physical therapy program including the home exercise program.
• Observes and records activities and findings in the clinical record and reports to the physical therapist and/or physician the patients reaction to treatment and any changes in patients condition, or when there are deviations from the plan of care.

The expertise and experiences youll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant with at least one year of experience under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Driver License, Valid and in State
• Active American Heart Association BLS
• Current state of Florida Physical Therapist Assistant license

Preferred qualifications:

• 2 of clinical experience as a physical therapist assistant
• Experience working with adult and geriatric rehabilitation cases
• 3 Home health experience within the past 3 years

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Home Care

Organization: AdventHealth Home Health

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25004625

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.