Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient Rehab - JOI, Downtown Orlando

Physical Therapist Assistant

Seeking a passionate outpatient orthopedic and/or sports physical therapist that will deliver high-quality, evidence-based rehabilitation services to patients with orthopedic conditions, leveraging advanced technology to optimize outcomes. This site is associated with the Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute, therefore a high collaborative environment with orthopedic physicians. All Inclusive Benefits (start day one) Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.

Responsibilities Essential Functions

• Demonstrates ability to appropriately treat patients according to professional standards of practice.
• Interpersonal communication skills include the ability to coordinate patient care with other team members, and counsel patients and their families.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Maintain a cheerful, active area in which to treat.
• Demonstrates caring, honesty and open communication with all and encourages a smart and professional appearance in self and others.
• Participates in Quality Assessment, program development, student supervision, assigned committees, safety and infection control as required.
• Demonstrates an awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Practices efficient use and selection of supplies and equipment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• The Physical Therapist Assistant must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area's/department's policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education/Training: Associate degree or graduate from an accredited two-year college program in Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Licensure/Certification: Current license in the State of Florida as Physical Therapist Assistant. Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
• Experience: None.