Location:Lee Memorial Hospital -2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers FL 33901
Department: Rehabilitation Services
Work Type: PRN
Shift: Shift 1 (Weekends only!)
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$33.74 / hour
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist (PT). PTAs implement selected components of patient/client interventions and obtain data related to that intervention; make modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient/client as directed by the Physical Therapist or to ensure patient/client safety and comfort; educate and interact with Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant students, technicians, volunteers, patients/clients families, caregivers; and respond to patient/client and environmental emergency situations. The PTA is expected to conduct themselves in an effective professional behavior manner. The attributes, characteristics or behaviors required for success in this job include: critical thinking, communication, problem solving, interpersonal skills, responsibility, professionalism, use of constructive feedback, effective use of time and resources, stress management, and commitment to learning.
| Degree/Diploma Obtained | Program of Study | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
| Associate's | PTA | Required | |
| Minimum Years Required | Area of Experience | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
| No Experience Required | |||
| Licenses | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
| Certificates/Registrations | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
US:FL:Fort Myers
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