Physical Therapy Aide

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

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

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** : Days

**Location:** 3100 East Fletcher Avenue Tampa, Florida 33613

**The community youll be caring for:** AdventHealth Tampa

AdventHealth Tampa, a faith-based not-for-profit 626-bed tertiary-level acute care hospital located in the uptown district of Tampa, Florida, specializes in advanced cardiovascular medicine, neuroscience and neurology, digestive health, orthopedics, womens services, pediatrics, oncology, endocrinology, bariatrics, wound healing, sleep medicine and general surgery including minimally invasive and robot-assisted procedures. GME programs on the hospital campus currently include general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, internal medicine and transitional year.

AdventHealth Tampa is home to the renowned AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute, a recognized leader in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and leading-edge research caring for Tampa Bays hearts for over 35 years.

The Kiran C. Patel Research Institute, also located at AdventHealth Tampa, leads the way in clinical and academic research in the areas of neuroscience, cardiovascular medicine, advanced surgery and more contributing valuable knowledge that leads to tomorrows cures for conditions such as heart failure, cancer and other diseases.

**The role youll contribute:**

Perform supportive tasks or routines to the delivery of patient care in the Therapy Services department under the direction of a Physical Therapist/Physical Therapy Assistant &/or Occupational Therapist/Occupational Therapy Assistant in accordance with the FPTA &/or FOTA standards.

**The value youll bring to the team:**

Demonstrates through behavior Florida Hospitals Core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork as outlined in the organizations Performance Excellence Program.

Assists therapists/ assistants with assigned patients **.**

Acts as a support to patient care and to the operations of the department **.**

Maintains a safe environment for patients, co-workers, and visitors **.**

Assists, teaches, and orients volunteers in the department with indirect patient care tasks.

Qualifications

**The expertise and experiences youll need to succeed** **:**

High School education or equivalent Required **.**

At least 6 months Therapy Services Department Volunteer experience Preferred.

BLS - Basic Life Support from American Heart Association Required

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:** Rehabilitation Services

**Organization:** AdventHealth Tampa

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Shift:** 1 - Day

**Req ID:** 25025295

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.