Acute Physical Therapist Assistant - Pool/PRN Rehab

BayCare Health System; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

BayCare Health System’s Winter Haven Hospital seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join the Acute Care team in a Pool/PRN role. The PTA will support a licensed therapist, deliver therapeutic exercises, and help improve patient mobility during hospitalization.

Qualified candidates will hold PTA licensure with BLS, and ideally have acute care experience in a hospital setting. The role involves collaboration with nurses, physicians and other therapists, with varied shifts and no remote

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, and functional ADL 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Associate's Physical Therapy

Job description

BayCare Health System’s Winter Haven Hospital seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join the Acute Care team in a Pool/PRN role. The PTA will support a licensed therapist, deliver therapeutic exercises, and help improve patient mobility during hospitalization.

Qualified candidates will hold PTA licensure with BLS, and ideally have acute care experience in a hospital setting. The role involves collaboration with nurses, physicians and other therapists, with varied shifts and no remote