Acute PT Assistant: Restore Mobility & Patient Care

Baycare; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k match and additional yearly bonus

Yearly performance appraisals

Community discounts

Job summary

BayCare Health System seeks an Acute Physical Therapist Assistant at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL. The role supports physical therapy interventions for patients with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and orthopedic conditions and collaborates with licensed therapists to restore mobility and function.

The PTA will work in a full-time, exempt position with on-site duties, shift patterns, and supervision of other rehab staff as permitted.

Qualifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• PTA licensure or temporary licensure within 6 months is required.
• Preferred 1 year of PTA experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physical Therapists with interventions for musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and orthopedic conditions.
• Collaborate with therapists to help patients regain mobility and function.
• Progress patients according to the plan developed by the PT, under supervision.
• Provide supervision for Rehabilitation Technicians and related staff as permitted by licensure.

Skills

BLS

PTA

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy

PTA licensure or temporary licensure within 6 months

Job description

BayCare Health System seeks an Acute Physical Therapist Assistant at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL. The role supports physical therapy interventions for patients with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and orthopedic conditions and collaborates with licensed therapists to restore mobility and function.

The PTA will work in a full-time, exempt position with on-site duties, shift patterns, and supervision of other rehab staff as permitted.