LPTA, FT Days

At Baptist Health, our mission is to improve the health and quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve.

Baptist Health Hospitals offer great NEW competitive pay and benefits!

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/matching

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan (ELP)

Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)

Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start on day one!

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing Physical Therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed Physical

Therapist.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates competency in advanced practical nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit specific

requisite skills.

• Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and other members of the healthcare team.

• Maintains a safe and caring environment for both patient and family.

• Assumes an active role in keeping informed about changes in hospital policy, procedure and equipment.

• Participates in nursing PI activities as assigned.

• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on the assigned unit.

• Demonstrates 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.

• 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

• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.

• Practices efficient use of supplies.

• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized unit.

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.