Physical Therapist Asst. Pool at Encompass Health in Largo, Florida

Job Description:

Extra attention to detail

Exceptional outcomes

BE THE CONNECTION.

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 Different-and Better:

Working at Encompass Health means being part
of something special: A team that is passionate about making an impact on
patients' lives each day. 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.

Our culture of compassion and collaboration
is founded on more than just the care we provide our patients; it is expressed
in the values we live.We encourage and empower each employee to keep
learning and growing by providing the resources to deliver a better way to
care. At Encompass Health, you'll find something decidedly different and more
satisfying: A career that is challenging, inspiring and rewarding. 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)

Here is your
opportunity to channel the full extent of your knowledge, skills, ambition, and
experience on a daily basis. Inspire our patients to progress each day as you:

* 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.

Credentials:

* Current state licensure or
certification on or before the first day of employment required.

* CPR certification preferred unless
otherwise required by hospital policy.

* Successful completion of an associate's
degree from an accredited physical therapy program preferred.

* Demonstrated competence in physical
therapy treatment.

* Effective communication skills for
working with patients, families, and caregivers required.

Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits that start on day one,
including:

* Benefits that begin when you do.

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

* Generous paid time off that increases with
tenure.

* Tuition reimbursement and continuing
education opportunities.

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

* Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

About Us:

Helping patients regain hope and
independence, Encompass Health is a national leader in post-acute care. We
operate rehabilitation hospitals and offer home health and hospice care in 36 states
as well as Puerto Rico. Following the Encompass Way, we are driven by our core
values: We proudly set the standard, lead with empathy, do what's right, focus
on the positive, and remain stronger together.

Realize the powerful difference you can make.
Take this opportunity to join our team.

To learn more about us, please
visit us online at encompasshealth.com

Connect with us:

https://www.facebook.com/EncompassCareers

https://www.linkedin.com/company/encompasshealth/

https://twitter.com/encompasshlth

https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Encompass-Health-EI_IE1959649.11,27.htm

Equal Opportunity Employer

Address: 901 Clearwater Largo Road North, Largo 33770
Shift: Day Job
Schedule: PRN / Pool / As Needed
Job ID: 2111255 Apply Now