Acute Physical Therapy Assistant (PRN) — Hospital Care Expert

Baycare; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

BayCare is seeking an Acute Physical Therapist Assistant to join our PRN pool at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, FL. The role supports therapists with in-patient rehab, providing therapeutic exercises and gait training on an on-site basis.

The PTA will monitor progress, educate patients and families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while maintaining documentation and ensuring safety and infection control per hospital standards.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• PTA credential and licensure within 6 months.
• Required Associate's Physical Therapy.
• Preferred 1 year of Physical Therapy Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, and functional 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 nurses, physicians, and occupational therapists.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with hospital standards.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during therapy sessions.
• Adhere to infection control and hospital policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Acute care experience

Education

Associate's Physical Therapy

Job description

BayCare is seeking an Acute Physical Therapist Assistant to join our PRN pool at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, FL. The role supports therapists with in-patient rehab, providing therapeutic exercises and gait training on an on-site basis.

The PTA will monitor progress, educate patients and families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while maintaining documentation and ensuring safety and infection control per hospital standards.