Acute Care PTA: Impactful Therapy & Benefits

Baycare; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k match

Yearly bonus

Community discounts

Job summary

BayCare in the Tampa Bay area seeks an Acute Care Physical Therapist Assistant to join St. Joseph's North. The role supports PTs with therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and patient education in a hospital setting.

Candidates should have an Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy and PTA licensure (or temporary licensure within 6 months). Full-time hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional weekend work and no remote work.

Qualifications

• Experience in acute care or hospital setting preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• 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 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

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team oriented

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy

PTA licensure or temporary PTA licensure

Job description

BayCare in the Tampa Bay area seeks an Acute Care Physical Therapist Assistant to join St. Joseph's North. The role supports PTs with therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and patient education in a hospital setting.

Candidates should have an Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy and PTA licensure (or temporary licensure within 6 months). Full-time hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional weekend work and no remote work.