Job Description
Overview
Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient Orthopedics
Location: Lake Wales, FLSchedule: Monday-FridayCompensation: Starting at $28+ per hour. Starting rate based on experienceIncentives: $15,000 Sign-On Bonus + $200/month Student Loan Repayment
Select Physical Therapy is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our outpatient orthopedic team in Lake Wales. This center treats a diverse patient population with specialties including vestibular rehabilitation, sports medicine, and fall prevention. You will work collaboratively with a team consisting of 1.25 Physical Therapists and 1 PTA in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.
We welcome both newly licensed and experienced candidates.
Apply today and advance your career with us.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.
- Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures
- Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.
Qualifications
- College graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program
- Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE
- Valid state physical therapist assistant (PTA) license (or license in process)
- CPR certification
Additional Data
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision and dental plan
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans, as well as Life and Disability protection
Relocation assistance available!
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Lake Wales, FL |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1996 |
| Website | http://www.selectmedical.com/ |
About Company
Superior quality and care. Compassion and Respect. Results oriented. Teamwork. Resourcefulness. These are the core values upon which Select Medical was built. Since its founding in 1996, Select Medical has passionately focused on providing superior, patient-centered care that improves quality of life.Co-founded by Rocco Ortenzio and Robert Ortenzio, Select Medical began as a regional provider of outpatient physical rehabilitation. Contract therapy was added to the company's specialized health care offerings in 1997, and was quickly followed by the introduction of long-term acute care in 1998. In 1999, Select Medical made one of its largest acquisitions by purchasing NovaCare Physical Rehabilitation and Occupational Health. In three years, Select Medical had grown from a small start-up into a diversified health care company with a national presence. This progressive yet responsible growth was one attribute that led to the company's recognition as one of the Best Managed Companies in America by Forbes magazine.
Skills
- CPR Certificationunmatched
- Customer Relationsunmatched
- Dental Insuranceunmatched
- License Managementunmatched
- Medical Treatmentunmatched
- Orthopedicsunmatched
- Outpatient Careunmatched
- Patient Careunmatched
- Physical Therapyunmatched
- Prescription Drugsunmatched
- Rehabilitation Medicineunmatched
- Sports Medicineunmatched
- Student Loansunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Vision Planunmatched
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