Description

Physical Therapy Aide (part-time) - AdventHealth Sports Med & Rehab Lake Wales

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits and Paid Days Off from Day One
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Be part of a Team of Winning Care that supports: Orlando Magic, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Daytona International Speedway, Walt Disney World, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa Bay Lightning, Florida Citrus Sports, Orlando Solar Bears, Lakeland Magic, runDisney and Track Shack.

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Part-time (20 hours/week)

Shift: Shift will vary based on business needs; flexibility is required - clinic is open Mon to Fri from 7AM to 7PM

Location: 410 South 11th St., Lake Wales, FL 33853

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Sports Medicine & Rehab patients, under the supervision of a therapist or therapist assistant

The role you’ll contribute:

When you join our team of over 40 Outpatient Clinics across Central Florida, you will be part of a winning team of experts dedicated to whole-person care to help our patients heal, strengthen and renew. We serve patients Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Polk, Volusia, Flagler and Lake Counties with a dedicated Team of therapists, clinicians and staff willing to carry on AdventHealth’s mission in the communities we serve.

As a Physical Therapy Aide, you will assist clinic professionals and staff daily, serving the needs of our patients in an outpatient setting. You will ensure treatment areas are clean, safe and prepared for patients. You will assist patients as needed in scheduling future appointments in the clinic. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in an outpatient rehab setting for individuals interested in a therapy career.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Works with onsite supervision, consulting with leads/managers when appropriate, seeking approval and advice on situations outside personal authority and expertise as observed by the Manager
• Maintains professional and functional work environment by keeping equipment and work areas clean, appropriately stocked and orderly. Assists in maintaining all department equipment in safe and proper working order by checking it prior to use. Monitors equipment regularly, as evident by maintaining timely, accurate and legible records. Initiates, tracks and trends work orders and sequesters all confirmed or suspected malfunctioning equipment
• Anticipates needs and prepares to assist with patient care. Ensures patient and staff safety when performing daily job activities by recognizing situations which place patient or staff at risk and responds appropriately. Participates in practice changes resulting from performance improvement activities. Supports quality standards and initiatives set by the department
• Assists staff by correctly and promptly carrying out assigned activities/duties. Willingly adjusts and adapts to changes in workload by altering working hours to assist in other areas/centers/programs as approved and observed by leads/manager
• May assist with incoming telephone calls and visitors to ensure routing to appropriate personnel within department in an accurate and timely fashion. Monitors patient wait and registration times. Enables center to achieve current standard of patient wait times. Maintains area-specific productivity standards as observed via documentation, by scheduling each patient while following department-defined guidelines

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications:

• High School Grad or Equivalent

Preferred qualifications:

• BLS Certification

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.