Acute Care PTA: Rehab & Mobility Specialist (PRN)

HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan with match

Wellbeing support

Employee discounts

Job summary

HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join on a PRN basis. You will assist in delivering therapy under a Physical Therapist, focusing on improving mobility and reducing pain for patients.

Qualifications include an accredited PTA degree, FL licensure, and BLS certification, with preferred inpatient rehab experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Clear/active State of Florida Physical Therapy Assistant license.
• Current Functional Independence Measure (FIM) required.
• Experience in inpatient rehab is preferred.
• Current BLS certification.
• Critical thinking and adaptability; good interpersonal communication.
• General PC skills and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment and rehabilitative services to patients under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
• Conduct patient education, including post-care planning and gait/functional training.
• Record, monitor and review clinical data; suggest treatment plan modifications.
• Collaborate with patient service departments to coordinate educational outreach.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

PC skills

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join on a PRN basis. You will assist in delivering therapy under a Physical Therapist, focusing on improving mobility and reducing pain for patients.

Qualifications include an accredited PTA degree, FL licensure, and BLS certification, with preferred inpatient rehab experience and strong communication skills.