Acute Care PTA: Mobility & Discharge Champion (Per Diem)

Universal Health Services; Bradenton (FL); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Tuition savings for further education

Career development opportunities

Pet insurance

Benefits website access

Résumé du poste

Universal Health Services seeks a Per Diem Acute Care Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide adult and geriatric physical therapy in an acute care hospital setting under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Responsibilities include mobility support, discharge planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires at least 1 year outpatient experience, knowledge of EMR systems, and strong communication with patients and caregivers.

Qualifications

• State of Florida PTA license or license-eligible.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year outpatient experience.

Responsabilités

• Provide physical therapy interventions as outlined in the established plan of care.
• Assist patients with functional mobility, gait training, transfers, balance activities, and therapeutic exercises.
• Monitor patient response to treatment and communicate progress or changes to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Accurately document treatments, patient responses, and outcomes in the electronic medical record.
• Educate patients and caregivers on safe mobility techniques, exercises, and equipment use.
• Participate in discharge planning, including recommendations for post-acute therapy needs.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Teamwork

Formation

High School Diploma/GED

Vocational/Technical School/Diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Other

Outils

EMR systems

Description du poste

Universal Health Services seeks a Per Diem Acute Care Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide adult and geriatric physical therapy in an acute care hospital setting under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Responsibilities include mobility support, discharge planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires at least 1 year outpatient experience, knowledge of EMR systems, and strong communication with patients and caregivers.