Responsibilities

This opportunity is a Per Diem position.

Wellington Regional Medical Center is located in Wellington, Florida. It is a 235-bed, acute care hospital, owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., a highly respected healthcare management organization. Wellington Regional is proud to have provided high quality healthcare services to the residents of Palm Beach County since 1986. As a community hospital, accredited by The Joint Commission, Wellington Regional prides itself on its continued commitment to remain on the forefront of advanced technologies and expand programs and services to meet the needs of the growing community it serves. We promote an environment that fosters compassion, teamwork, innovation and opportunities for professional growth. Our mission is supported by our commitment to fair and ethical treatment for all.

Wellington Regional, Safe. Trusted. Ready. 

Awards and Accreditations Earned by Wellington Regional Medical Center

Learn about the awards, accreditations and certifications earned by Wellington Regional Medical Center:

• Hospital Accredited by The Joint Commission
• Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification by DNV
• AHA GWTG Stroke Gold Plus with Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
• Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement
• American College of Cardiology (ACC) Chest Pain Center Accreditation - Primary PCI with Resuscitation
• American College of Cardiology/NCDR Silver Performance Achievement Award for Chest Pain-MI Registry
• Joint Commission Chest Pain Disease Specific Care Certification for the ER at Westlake
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Association with a Blue Distinction® Centers for Bariatric Surgery Designation
• Aetna Institute of Quality (IOQ) Bariatric Center
• Cigna Center of Excellence (COE) for Bariatric Surgery
• United Health Care – Optum Center of Excellence (COE) Bariatrics
• The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval® for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement
• Laboratory accredited by the College of American Pathologists
• ER at Westlake Laboratory accredited by the College of American Pathologists
• Designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology
• Comprehensive Women's Imaging Center accredited in mammography by the American College of Radiology
• Healogics Center of Distinction for the Wound Care Center

If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Jennifer Barnhart, Recruiter at jennifer.barnhart@uhsinc.com and by phone at (561) 798-8673.

What do our current employees value at Wellington Regional Medical Center & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Wellington Regional Medical Center is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of employees and leaders who routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

About Universal Health Services 

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 335 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points in 39 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. 

Qualifications

Assumes responsibility and accountability for providing comprehensive treatment of performance components affecting functioning and to provide goal-oriented treatment to facilitate maximum level of independence to clients suffering from disability, disease or injury. The physical therapist assistant follow established physical therapy programs to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part; helps patient’s reach his/her maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within his/her capabilities. Directs and supervises physical therapist assistant students. Recognizes the signs and symptoms of stroke and calling a stroke alert overhead. Verbalizes stroke alert process. Consults and assessments/reassessments will be performed and documented within 24 hours of admission or when feasible once patient is medically stable. Maintains currency in stroke knowledge by completing the annual 4 hours online training.

• Must be a graduate of accredited physical therapist assistant program. Must be licensed in the state of Florida. Must be BLS certified from AHA

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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