Physical Therapy Asst PRN - St. Petersburg

HCA Healthcare is dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues. We will provide you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are currently looking for an ambitious physical therapist to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential here!

We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include 401k, PTO medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program and an employee stock purchase program.

We would love to talk to you about this fantastic opportunity.

Founded in 1976, Northside Hospitalis a 288-bed facility located in the heart of South Pinellas County,Florida.   Northside is part of the HCA West Florida Division ofHospitals, a comprehensive network of hospitals, outpatient surgery and diagnosticimaging facilities, and a complete continuum of specialized healthcare programsthat meet the healthcare needs of residents and businesses in West and CentralFlorida communities. 

We are currently lookingfor an enthusiastic Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team. As our Assistant,you willprovide treatment and rehabilitativeservices to patients to improve mobility, relieve pain and disability under thedirection of the Physical Therapist.If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be yournext opportunity.

• You will conductpatient education, including post care planning, proper use of supportivedevices and equipment, and gait and functional training. 
• You will record,monitor, analyze and review clinical data. Provide feedback to therapistregarding possible modifications to treatment plan and goals based upon patientperformance. 

• Adapt recognized therapeutic techniques and modalities to meet theneeds of the patient. 

• Youwill collaborate with patient service departments and community serviceagencies to coordinate and conduct educational outreach programs and learningactivities.  

• Utilize appropriate methodsand material for effective learning, monitor response to education and adaptprogram as needed.

Requirements:

·        Associate of Science (A.S)degree or Associate of Applied Science  (A.A.S.) degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program

·        Experience in appropriate healthcaresetting preferred

·        Current state of Florida PhysicalTherapy Assistant license

·        Current FIM (Functional IndependenceMeasure) required

·        Current BLS (Basic Life Support)through American Heart Association (AHA).

·        Critical thinking and adaptability;services excellence and good interpersonal communication skills; ability toread/comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal and writteninstructions; PC skills

·        Ability to perform work thatrequires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving,lifting patients and /or equipment up to 50 pounds

HCA Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider with over 31.2 million patient encounters a year at locations in 21 states including the UK. We care about our community! HCA Healthcare has been continually named one of Ethisphere’s most ethical company’s in the world since 2010. In 2018, HCA spent an estimated $3.3 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.