"PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant - Acute Care Rehabilitation Services - Days (056)"

Job Description

Under the direction of the Physical Therapist, to administer physical therapy treatment according to established professional standards and uphold patient safety in all interactions. To complete patient-related documentation ensuring content and timeliness to meet professional requirements and legal/regulatory specifications. To participate in clinical training of assigned students and interns. To work in Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation and/or Outpatient areas as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited School of Physical Therapy Assistant Program required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed, eligible to be licensed or having a temporary license as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) according to the rules and regulations of the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy required. Currently certified with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required.

Compensation

Pay Range: $24.05 - $39.10 / hour. Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

About the Employer

UAB Medicine is Alabama's largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research. U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama; America's No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021; Level I Trauma Center; NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center.