Temporary Physical Therapist Assistant - Pensacola, Florida, United States
3 days ago
Job description
Overview
Location: Navy Hospital Pensacola, FL
Work Schedule: Performance hours are as follows: The healthcare worker (HCW) shall normally provide services for eighty (80) hours per two (2) week period. Services shall be required for a period of eight and a half (8.5) to nine (9) hours, including an uncompensated half (.5) hour or one (1) hour lunch break, depending on shift length, between the hours of 0600 and 1800, Monday through Friday. In no instance will the HCW be required to provide less than or in excess of eighty (80) hours per two (2) week pay period.
Hourly Pay: $31/hr & Health & Wellness $5.09*/hr worked (in lieu of benefits)
Benefits: Vested Vacation, sick leave, holiday leave, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short Term Disability
Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) matching with employee participation in 401(K) plan
* Temporary Poisiton until April of 2026
Responsibilities
- Carry out a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as directed by the physical therapist.
- Under supervision, administer such treatment as exercise, gait training, massage, whirlpool, hot packs, diathermy, ultrasound, paraffin, ice packs and traction.
- Instruct patients on segments of the program including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices.
- Administer traction to relieve neck and back pain, using intermittent and static traction equipment.
- Instruct, motivate, and assist patients to learn and improve functional activities.
- Observe patients during treatments and compile and evaluate data on patients' responses to treatments and progress and report orally or in writing to the physical therapist.
- Fit patients for, adjust, and train patients in the use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
- Confer with members of the physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.
- Coordinate with other departments and the clinic staff to provide complete care to patients.
Qualifications
- Degree/Education: Associate's degree. Graduate from a college or university approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
- Certifications: Basic Life Support
- Experience: One (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant after graduation.
- Licensure/Registration: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapy assistant or possess current certification as a physical therapy assistant/technician as determined by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
AKAHI ASSOCIATES LLC
AKAHI Associates is a premier provider of healthcare workers to various military treatment facilities across the United States. With a corporate office in Honolulu, Hawaii and recruiting office in San Antonio, Texas we specialize in providing skilled, trained and highly successful healthcare workers, including RNs, CRNAs, Physicians, LPN/LVN, Licensed Social Workers, and many more.
We have a strong focus on providing our government customers with quality and superior service.
Akahi Associates is an equal opportunity employer and Minorities, Females, Veterans, and Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. For further information, please click the link below to view the EEO Is The Law poster.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Only qualified individuals who are being considered will be contacted for an interview.
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