Dynamic PTA: Inpatient & Outpatient Rehab

CO040 Memorial Regional Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System seeks a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to provide skilled PT services under supervision. You will assist with discharge planning, implement treatment plans, and communicate patient progress to the care team within a busy rehabilitation setting.

Graduate of an accredited PTA program with active Florida PTA license and BLS certification. The role requires strong documentation, patient education, and ability to work with families and caregivers in daily care plans.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) preferred/required as indicated.
• Florida PTA license required/active.
• BLS/CPR cards accepted (AHA) for clinical placement.
• Compliance with facility credentialing and renewal timelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient discharge planning under supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Implement treatment plans using appropriate modalities.
• Seek consultation as necessary.
• Communicate patient status and recommendations to care team.
• Educate patient and family about deficits and progression.
• Provide information on adaptive equipment and community resources.
• May supervise students.
• Monitor patient responses and progress; adjust goals as needed.
• Document services and patient progress clearly.

Skills

Accountability

Clinical policies

Customer service

Documentation

Effective communication

Patient-centered care

Problem solving

Responding to change

Standards of behavior

Education

Accredited PTA program

BLS American Heart ECARD

BLS American Heart RQI ECARD

BLS Grace period credential

BLS Red Cross certification

PTA license - Florida

Job description

Memorial Healthcare System seeks a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to provide skilled PT services under supervision. You will assist with discharge planning, implement treatment plans, and communicate patient progress to the care team within a busy rehabilitation setting.

Graduate of an accredited PTA program with active Florida PTA license and BLS certification. The role requires strong documentation, patient education, and ability to work with families and caregivers in daily care plans.