Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:
Description:
What you will do:
*Demonstrates competency in the administration of all patient care activities.
*Safe work practices and proper body mechanics are displayed consistently.
*Takes responsibility to seek out yearly assessment of competencies, both general and area specific.
*Accurate results are consistently obtained from tests and measurements.
*Confers with Physical Therapists to clarify and update patient medical status, treatment plans, contraindications and goals. Ongoing, open discussions regarding specific patients needs are expected.
*Provides necessary discharge instructions, including written programs.
*Effectively provides patient and family education, when appropriate.
*Assists with the completion of discharge summaries
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of Accredited School for Physical Therapy Assistants required
Licensure: Current Florida State Licensure required. National Certification (NBCOT) preferred
BLS from American Heart Association required.
Position Highlights and Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.
- We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
- We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners.
Ministry/Facility Information:
- Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.
- We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.
- We are the only Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties and are not for profit. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually.
- Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work
- Retirement savings program with employer matching
Legal Info
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.