Acute Care PTA — Per Diem Mobility & Discharge Specialist

Universal Health Services; South Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Student loan refinancing

Job summary

Universal Health Services seeks a Per Diem Acute Care Physical Therapist Assistant to provide PT treatments to adult and geriatric patients in a hospital setting under a licensed PT's supervision.

The role emphasizes patient mobility, safe discharge planning, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary healthcare team in Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, FL. Acute care experience and BLS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Florida PTA license or license-eligible.
• BLS Certification.
• Minimum 1 year outpatient experience.
• Per diem/PRN schedule available, variable shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy interventions as outlined in the plan of care.
• Assist patients with functional mobility, gait training, transfers, balance, and therapeutic exercises.
• Monitor patient response and communicate progress to the supervising PT.
• Document treatments and patient responses in the EMR.
• Educate patients and caregivers on safe mobility techniques and equipment use.
• Participate in discharge planning for post-acute therapy needs.
• Adhere to hospital policies, infection control, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with nursing, case management, physicians, and other disciplines.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Vocational/Technical School/Diploma

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Universal Health Services seeks a Per Diem Acute Care Physical Therapist Assistant to provide PT treatments to adult and geriatric patients in a hospital setting under a licensed PT's supervision.

The role emphasizes patient mobility, safe discharge planning, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary healthcare team in Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, FL. Acute care experience and BLS are preferred.