PHYSICAL THERAPY ASST - REHAB STAFFING POOL

EAMC MISSION

At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control.

POSITION SUMMARY

An integral member of a rehab team who all believe in our mission and strive for our patients to reach their best possible clinical and functional outcomes; provides high quality, compassionate physical therapy services while using the most up to date evidence-based practices. This rehab team member assists directly and indirectly with the delivery of Physical Therapy services to include therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, modalities and functional activities as outlined by therapist's treatment plan and in accordance with state practice guidelines. Implementing treatment goals, plans and programs established by the therapist while maintaining a patient-first attitude is of utmost importance. This ideal team player requires a positive attitude, strength in teamwork and sharing of ideas and exceptional customer service skills to interact with patients and co-workers.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

Associate degree

Physical Therapist's Assistant from APTA accredited curriculum

Minimum Experience

minimum of 1 year experience

Required Registration/License/Certification

Current Alabama State Board of Physical Therapy licensure

BLS within 90 days of hire

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree and PTA licensure

Preferred Experience

1 year of experience in actual patient treatment, any clinical setting

Preferred Registration/License/Certification

APTA Clinical Instructor Credentialing

Other Requirements

N/A