Physical Therapist Assistant
Company: Encompass Health
Location: Milton
Posted on: September 18, 2023
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Job Description:
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documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the
bottom of this description.Exceptional outcomesBE THE CONNECTION.
At Geisinger Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, we are
committed to helping our patients regain independence after a
life-changing illness or injury. Serving the city of Danville and
Northeast and Central Pennsylvania, we are a leading provider of
inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury and other complex
neurological and orthopedic conditions. This position is a full
time position located within the Acute Care Department at Geisinger
Medical Center in Danville, PA.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.comConnect with
us:Equal Opportunity Employer
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