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Physical Therapist Assistant - Gulf Coast Medical Center (Acute Care)

Lee Health, Fort Myers, Florida, United States, 33916

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Location: Gulf Coast Medical Center -13681 Doctor's WayFort Myers FL 33912 Department:

Rehabilitation Services Work Type:

Full Time Shift:

Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM Hiring Range: $26.20 - $40.55 / hour Summary The

Gulf Coast Medical Center

Acute Rehabilitation Therapy Department is actively seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our talented

Acute Care Therapy Team . Gulf Coast Medical Center is

a Level II Trauma Center , an accredited

Comprehensive Stroke Center , and dedicates specialized care to our Critical Care, Oncology, Orthopedic, Colorectal, Vascular and General Surgery service lines. We are looking for clinicians dedicated to providing high-quality comprehensive care for our specialty services lines and who are interested in promoting the growth and development of our Acute Care Therapy Services by collaborating in our unique patient care programs including our

Animal Assisted Therapy, Early Activity Initiative, Why Not Home

and

In House Rehabilitation Programs . We value teamwork and take an

interdisciplinary approach

to elevate patient satisfaction and provide patients with the individualized care they deserve. If you are a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant looking to make a difference in the lives of patients,

we encourage you to apply . The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist (PT). PTAs implement selected components of patient/client interventions and obtain data related to that intervention; make modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient/client as directed by the Physical Therapist or to ensure patient/client safety and comfort; educate and interact with Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant students, technicians, volunteers, patients/clients families, caregivers; and respond to patient/client and environmental emergency situations. The PTA is expected to conduct themselves in an effective professional behavior manner. The attributes, characteristics or behaviors required for success in this job include: critical thinking, communication, problem solving, interpersonal skills, responsibility, professionalism, use of constructive feedback, effective use of time and resources, stress management, and commitment to learning. Requirements Educational Requirements: Associates Physical Therapist Assistant ;Eligible Lee Health candidates are required to graduate from an accredited program. The accepted accrediting body required for Lee Health's Rehabilitation Professionals is the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Experience Requirements: None State of Florida Licensure Requirements : Physical Therapist Assistant License Certifications/Registration Requirements: BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support) US:FL:Fort Myers