Assistant Physical Therapist

Overview BE THE CONNECTION. 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. PRN Positions available!!! Extra attention to detail Exceptional outcomes Encompass Health provided pay range This range is provided by Encompass Health. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $21.00/hr - $32.00/hr Responsibilities 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. Qualifications 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 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. Compensation and Benefits Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits that start on day one, including: 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 Encompass Health 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. We are driven by our core values: We proudly set the standard, lead with empathy, do whats right, focus on the positive, and remain stronger together. Realize the powerful difference you can make. Take this opportunity to join our team. To learn more about us, please visit us online at encompassed health site. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr