Acute Physical Therapist Assistant

Baycare; Riverview (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

BayCare is seeking an Acute Care Physical Therapist Assistant for the St. Joseph’s South Riverview, FL campus. This Pool/PRN position supports physical therapy services in a hospital setting, delivering prescribed treatment plans and promoting patient mobility and recovery.

The role requires an Associate’s PTA degree, BLS certification, and PTA licensure within 6 months. Experience in acute care is preferred, with strong communication and teamwork essential to care delivery.

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.
• BLS and PTA licensure; PTA licensure within 6 months is required.
• Associates degree in Physical Therapy Assistant required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, and ADL mobility interventions.
• Monitor and document patient progress; report changes to supervising therapist.
• Educate patients and families on exercises and techniques to support recovery.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and occupational therapists.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation per hospital standards.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during therapy sessions.
• Adhere to infection control and hospital policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's PTA degree

Job description

Acute Physical Therapist Assistant - 166289

Riverview:St Josephs South | Clinical | Pool

Description

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area.Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

BayCare is currently in search of our newest Acute Care Physical Therapist Assistant Pool/PRN who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. St. Joseph’s Hospital-South has been named one of the 100 Top Hospitals® in the U.S. by Fortune®/Merative™. We are a full-service hospital offering outpatient services, intensive care, a 24-bed maternity unit, imaging, lab, surgical services, and more, in a relaxing, family-centered environment.

Acute Care Physical Therapist Assistant Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in implementing treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, and functional ADL (Activities of Daily Living) 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.

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.

Requirements:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant)
• Or PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant) Temporary and licensure within 6 months
• Required Associate's Physical Therapy
• Preferred 1-year Physical Therapy Assistant

Location: St Josephs South - Riverview, FL

Status: Pool, Exempt: No

Shift Hours: varies/days

On Call: No

How often will this team member be working remotely? Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled