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Description
Lake Butler Hospital is a critical access hospital in North Florida providing 24-hour emergency services, inpatient hospitalization, swing bed program, rehabilitation services, outpatient laboratory, and outpatient radiology (X-ray, ultrasound, and CT Scan) services to Union County and the surrounding counties. We are devoted to providing all members of our community with premier-quality health care in a compassionate and inviting environment.
We are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team as a PRN employee! This position will provide coverage on weekends as needed.
聽聽Sign-On Bonus available!!
Job Summary:
Promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist. Treats disabilities, injuries, and diseases as part of a patients rehabilitation program, according to the prescription of a physician, plan of care determined by a Physical Therapist, and with the various modalities and skills of the profession, in order to help improve patient mobility, function and strength. This is a PRN position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
路 Responsible for carrying out treatment in accordance with the physician's prescription, and as planned/ documented by a supervising Physical Therapist. Assists patients in preparing for therapy and return trips.
路 Assist with removing and putting on braces or supportive equipment, prosthesis or crutches.
路 Responsible for observing all hospital rules relative to the care and treatment of patients.
路 Coordinates physical therapy plans, goals, and objectives with the department and other staff members of the health care team.
路 Contributes to physical therapist's effectiveness by identifying patient care issues; providing information and commentary; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physical therapy directives.
路 Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying therapy histories.
路 Assesses abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist's interpretations of patient evaluations and test results.
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PTA, Physical Therapist Assistant, Rehabilitation, Rehab, Outpatient Care, Inpatient Care
Lake Butler, Starke, Lake City, Macclenny, Glen Saint Mary, Middleburg, Keystone, Gainesville, Alachua, High Springs
Requirements
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy Assistant program.
Must be a fully Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with the State of Florida with 1 year experience in hospital setting.
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