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Physical Therapist Assistant, Pool

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Treasure Coast is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant. Your role as a physical therapy assistant (PTA) lets you be the connection between dedication to detail and patient outcomes that exceed expectations. Use your passion for rehabilitation to ensure that patients receive care that sets the standard as you treat patients with compassion and empathy. Enhance the impact of your abilities with national post-acute care leader Encompass Health.

Job Description

• Provide physical therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state, and federal regulations and professional guidelines.
• Perform physical therapy treatment tasks as delegated by and supervised by physical therapists.
• Maintain open and ongoing communication with hospital departments to ensure that patient, staff, and hospital needs are met.

Requirements

• Current state licensure or certification on or before the first day of employment required.
• CPR certification preferred unless otherwise required by hospital policy.
• Successful completion of an associate's degree from an accredited physical therapy program preferred.
• Demonstrated competence in physical therapy treatment.
• Effective communication skills for working with patients, families, and caregivers required.

Benefits

• Benefits that begin when you do.
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that increases with tenure.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock-purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

About Us

Helping patients regain hope and independence, Encompass Health is a national leader in post-acute care. We operate rehabilitation hospitals in 36 states as well as Puerto Rico. Following the Encompass Way, we are driven by our core values: We proudly set the standard, lead with empathy, do what's right, focus on the positive, and remain stronger together.

Realize the powerful difference you can make. Take this opportunity to join our team.