Acute Care PTA - Elevate Mobility (Pool/PRN)

BayCare Health System; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 102,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare Health System at Mease Dunedin Hospital in Dunedin, FL is seeking a motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a pool/PRN role to support the acute care rehabilitation team. You will assist Physical Therapists in delivering evidence-based interventions to help patients regain mobility and independence.

The role requires BLS, PTA licensure/temporary licensure within 6 months, and an associate degree in Physical Therapy.

Qualifications

• Experience in acute care or hospital setting preferred.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, and functional mobility interventions.
• Monitor and document patient progress, reporting changes to the supervising therapist.
• Educate patients and families on exercises and techniques to support recovery.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including nurses, physicians, and occupational therapists.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

BayCare Health System at Mease Dunedin Hospital in Dunedin, FL is seeking a motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a pool/PRN role to support the acute care rehabilitation team. You will assist Physical Therapists in delivering evidence-based interventions to help patients regain mobility and independence.

The role requires BLS, PTA licensure/temporary licensure within 6 months, and an associate degree in Physical Therapy.