Physical Therapy Assistant, PRN, Acute Care Rehab - Baptist Nassau

Job Summary

*Up to $1,200 Sign on Bonus*

Baptist Medical Center is looking to add a Physical Therapy Assistant to our Acute Care Rehab team in Jacksonville, FL. This is a PRN position with our acute care rehab team at Baptist Nassau. Weekday and weekend shift coverage expected with flexible scheduling.

We are looking to add a Physical Therapy Assistant to our adult acute care rehab team. Caseload includes various diagnoses - neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, and general medical. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience in treating patients in an acute care setting.

Baptist Nassau is a highly advanced, extremely well-equipped community hospital that provides a full spectrum of in- and outpatient services and 24-hour emergency care to coastal communities in northeast Florida and southeast Georgia.

Physical Therapy Assistant, Acute Care Rehab, Job Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, provides physical therapy services to patients, as prescribed by the attending physician, in order to help improve or restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability.
• Participates in departmental operations and in performance improvement activities.
• Responsible for remaining within budget guidelines.
• Participate in mandatory education and licensure requirements.

*Active BLS from the American Heart Association and licensure from the FL Department of Health required*

If you are interested in this PRN Physical Therapist Assistant opportunity at Baptist Nassau, please apply today or email Hunter at hunter.moore@bmcjax.com.

Education Required

Associate's Degree

Education Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• 1-2 years Experience as Physical Therapy Assistant
• Experience working in an Acute Care setting
• Orthopedics
• Experience in Neuro
• Experience with Surgical Patients

License and Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Required

Location

Location Overview

Baptist Medical Center Nassau

As Nassau County’s only hospital located on beautiful Amelia Island, Baptist Medical Center Nassau is a Magnet™ hospital designated by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in patient care. The progressive hospital utilizes a fully electronic medical record and is an accredited chest pain center. The picturesque area offers many cultural and leisure activities, including golfing, boating and unspoiled beaches. Downtown Jacksonville is a short drive south, offering NFL football, premier theater and music venues, cultural activities and more. Baptist has been named one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare in the U.S. by Modern Healthcare.