Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA- Temporary Full-time

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Your role as a physical therapy assistant (PTA) lets you be the connection between dedication to detail and patient outcomes that exceed expectations. Use your passion for rehabilitation to ensure that patients receive care that sets the standard as you treat patients with compassion and empathy . Enhance the impact of your abilities with national post-acute care leader Encompass Health.

What Makes Encompass Health Careers Differentand Better :

Working at Encompass Health means being part of something special : Unlike the typical hospital setting, Encompass Health offers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road to recovery from stroke, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, joint replacements, multiple trauma and cardiac / pulmonary conditions. As you help patients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significant relationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along the way.

At Encompass Health, youll find something decidedly different and more satisfying : Maximize your talent and join a team that is committed to setting the standard for better healthcare with this engaging opportunity :

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA)

Provide physical therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state and federal regulations and professional guidelines.

Perform physical therapy treatment tasks as delegated by and supervised by physical therapists.

Maintain open and ongoing communication with hospital departments to ensure that patient, staff and hospital needs are met.

CPR certification preferred unless otherwise required by hospital policy.

Successful completion of an associates degree from an accredited physical therapy program preferred.

Demonstrated competence in physical therapy treatment.

Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families.

Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.

Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock-purchase plans.

Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

Helping patients regain hope and independence, Encompass Health is a national leader in post-acute care. We operate rehabilitation hospitals in 36 states as well as Puerto Rico. To learn more about us, please visit us online at encompasshealth.