Acute Care PTA — Hands-On Rehab & Collaborative Care

BayCare Health System; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

BayCare Health System is seeking an Acute Care Physical Therapist Assistant Pool/PRN for St. Joseph's South Riverview, FL. You will support PTs by implementing treatment plans, guiding therapeutic exercises, and monitoring patient progress in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork with nurses and physicians, strict documentation, infection control, and patient safety. A PTA license or eligibility plus BLS is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in acute care or hospital setting preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Licensed or eligible for PTA license within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, and functional ADL 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.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during therapy sessions.
• Adhere to infection control and hospital policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

BayCare Health System is seeking an Acute Care Physical Therapist Assistant Pool/PRN for St. Joseph's South Riverview, FL. You will support PTs by implementing treatment plans, guiding therapeutic exercises, and monitoring patient progress in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork with nurses and physicians, strict documentation, infection control, and patient safety. A PTA license or eligibility plus BLS is required.