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HCA Healthcare Physical Therapy Aide in Palatka, Florida
Description
Introduction
Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Physical Therapy Aide with HCA Florida Putnam Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!
Benefits
HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the HCA Florida Putnam Hospital family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Physical Therapy Aide to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!
Job Summary and Qualifications
Responsible for performing routine tasks related to the operation of the Rehabilitation Department as well as assisting with patient activities which are pre-determined for each patient, assigned by the Rehabilitation Therapist and are performed under direct supervision. Responsible for general up keep of the department's equipment and organization and cleaning of said equipment. Responsible for answering department phone in professional manner and relaying information to appropriate individuals. Responsible for creation and filing of outpatient charts in approved areas.
Consistently deliver the best in customer service and patient care. As a team member, demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with patients, families, visitors and other employees
Champion HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL’s mission, vision and values; comply with the policies and procedures, ethical standards and code of conduct set forth by the company
Responsible to assist the Therapist’s with daily patient care as directed.
Keep daily log sheets and collect QI data as directed by the Rehabilitation Director and Therapists. Will follow pre-determined cleaning schedule within the department.
Responsible for general up keep of the department’s equipment and organization and cleaning of said equipment.
The aide is responsible for reporting equipment shortages and failures along with personnel injury and general department maintenance status to the Department Director/designee.
Responsible for answering department phone in professional manner and relaying information to appropriate individuals.
Responsible for creation and filing of outpatient charts in approved areas.
The Rehabilitation Aide will assist with patient transfers and mobility within the facility and in the outpatient facility as determined necessary to safely carry out patient treatment and care.
Attends department staff meetings if scheduled to work on that day but if not working, assumes responsibility for reviewing the minutes of said meeting and discussing any questions/comments with the department director.
Your job requires that you are accountable for knowledge of the Rehab Department and department specific policies and Standards of Care, OSHA guidelines, Infection Control Manual, MSDS Book, Safety Procedures and any other hospital required manuals or location of said information on the intranet.
What qualifications you will need:
High School Graduate / GED
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Clerical experience preferred and must have interest in the profession and have the ability to work well with others
Prior experience as a unit secretary or patient care technician is helpful
HCA Florida Putnam Hospital is a 99-bed acute care facility serving North Central Florida. Our hospital is located in Palatka, Florida. We serve the residents of Putnam County and surrounding areas. We provide the latest technology with the assurance of highly trained and empathetic professionals. We have a 10-bed intensive care unit and a 24-hour emergency department. We have a cardiac catheterization laboratory and offer inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. Our hospital offers a full complement of quality healthcare services while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Physical Therapy Aide opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.