Physical Therapist Asst. Pool

Company: Encompass Health
Location: Charlottesville
Posted on: September 3, 2020

Job Description:

Extra attention to detail Exceptional outcomes   BE THE CONNECTION.   Your role as a physical therapyassistant (PTA) lets you be the connection between dedication to detail andpatient outcomes that exceed expectations. Use your passion for rehabilitationto ensure that patients receive care that sets the standard as you treat patients with compassion and empathy. Enhance the impact of yourabilities with national post-acute care leader Encompass Health.

WhatMakes Encompass Health Careers Different—and Better:

Working at Encompass Health means being partof something special: A team that is passionate about making an impact onpatients’ lives each day. Unlike the typical hospital setting, Encompass Healthoffers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road torecovery from stroke, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, joint replacements,multiple trauma and cardiac/pulmonary conditions. As you help patients achievegoals and regain independence, you can form significant relationships with themand celebrate the successes they experience along the way.

Our culture of compassion and collaborationis founded on more than just the care we provide our patients; it is expressedin the values we live. We encourage and empower each employee to keeplearning and growing by providing the resources to deliver a better way tocare. At Encompass Health, you’ll find something decidedly different and moresatisfying: A career that is challenging, inspiring and rewarding. Maximize your talent and join ateam that is committed to setting the standard for better healthcare with this engaging opportunity:

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA)

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

• Provide physical therapy treatment andpatient care according to hospital, state and federal regulations andprofessional guidelines.

• Perform physical therapy treatmenttasks as delegated by and supervised by physical therapists.

• Maintain open and ongoing communicationwith hospital departments to ensure that patient, staff and hospital needs aremet.

Credentials:   • Current state licensure orcertification on or before the first day of employment required.

• CPR certification preferred unlessotherwise required by hospital policy.

• Successful completion of an associate’sdegree from an accredited physical therapy program preferred.

• Demonstrated competence in physicaltherapy treatment.

• Effective communication skills forworking 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 plansprovided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families.

• Generous paid time off that increases withtenure.

• Tuition reimbursement and continuingeducation opportunities.

• Company-matching 401(k) and employeestock-purchase plans.

• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.   About Us:   Helping patients regain hope andindependence, Encompass Health is a national leader in post-acute care. Weoperate rehabilitation hospitals and offer home health and hospice care in 36 statesas well as Puerto Rico. Following the Encompass Way, we are driven by our corevalues: We proudly set the standard, lead with empathy, do what’s right, focuson 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, pleasevisit 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: PO Box 3817, Charlottesville 22903

Shift: Day Job

Schedule: PRN / Pool / As Needed

Job ID: 2020428

Contact Name - External: Tonya Loving

Contact Email - External: Tonya.Loving@encompasshealth.com

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