Acute Care PTA – Per Diem

Universal Health Services; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation & Generous PT

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities with

Pet Insurance

Benefits Website

Job summary

Universal Health Services operates a Per Diem Acute Care Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) role at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, FL. The PTA provides treatments to adult and geriatric patients under a Physical Therapist’s supervision, supporting mobility, independence, and safe discharge planning within a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

The position emphasizes accurate documentation in EMR, adherence to policies, and effective patient education.

Qualifications

• State of Florida Physical Therapy Assistant License or license-eligible.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Minimum of one (1) year outpatient experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Adhere to hospital policies, infection control guidelines, and safety standards.
• Collaborate effectively with nursing, case management, physicians, and other disciplines.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Diploma/Technical

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Other

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Universal Health Services operates a Per Diem Acute Care Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) role at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, FL. The PTA provides treatments to adult and geriatric patients under a Physical Therapist’s supervision, supporting mobility, independence, and safe discharge planning within a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

The position emphasizes accurate documentation in EMR, adherence to policies, and effective patient education.