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Overview
nPosition: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
nLocation: Miami Lakes, FL
nSchedule: PRN/ Per Diem
nnOur brand new Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.
nnWhy Join Us:
n Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
n nResponsibilities
n Assist with the delivery of physical therapy services including transportation, therapeutic exercises and functional activities
Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the physical therapist (PT)
Assist the PT in carrying out therapeutic interventions designed to meet the patients’ long-term goals, including strengthening, coordination and balance exercises; posture, endurance/cardiac, functional skills and community re-entry training; joint mobility and muscle lengthening and pain relief
Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics or assistive devices
n nQualifications
nMinimum Qualifications
n Valid state PTA license
Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
n nAdditional Data
nEqual Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Who can apply
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