Physical Therapist Assistant

Aventura at the Bay; Saint Petersburg (FL); In loco; USD 55.000 - 83.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive per diem compensation

Flexible scheduling within weekly duty

Opportunities for additional shifts

Descrizione del lavoro

Aventura at the Bay in St. Petersburg, FL is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support our rehabilitation team. This full-time role provides skilled interventions under a licensed Physical Therapist and focuses on mobility, strength, balance, and safe patient care.

You will work within an interdisciplinary team, document progress, and help educate patients and families. A Florida PTA license and a program graduate background are required, with per diem shifts also

Competenze

• Current Florida license as a PTA.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Experience in skilled nursing or subacute rehab preferred (new graduates welcome).

Mansioni

• Implement physical therapy treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provide interventions focused on mobility, strengthening, balance, gait training, and endurance.
• Instruct patients in safe mobility techniques, transfer training, and use of assistive devices.
• Monitor patient responses and report progress to the supervising PT.
• Document treatment sessions and progress in a timely manner.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care planning.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and safety strategies.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized treatment environment.
• Provide consistent per diem coverage, including for PTO, high census, weekends, or holidays.

Conoscenze

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Formazione

Graduate of an accredited PTA program

Descrizione del lavoro

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – FT

Aventura at the Bay
10300 4th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33716

Department: Rehabilitation Services
Schedule: FT or Per Diem (10–15 Hours Per Week Required)

About Us

Aventura at the Bay is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. Our in-house rehabilitation team works collaboratively to help residents restore mobility, improve strength, and regain functional independence following illness, injury, or surgery. We offer a supportive, team-oriented therapy environment focused on clinical excellence.

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides skilled physical therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The PTA implements individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and overall functional performance while ensuring safe and effective patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement physical therapy treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist

• Provide therapeutic interventions focused on mobility, strengthening, balance, gait training, and endurance

• Instruct patients in safe mobility techniques, transfer training, and proper use of assistive devices

• Monitor patient responses to treatment and report progress or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist

• Accurately document treatment sessions and patient progress in a timely manner

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to individualized care planning

• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and safety strategies

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized treatment environment

• Provide consistent per diem coverage, including availability for staff PTO, high census, weekends, or holidays

Qualifications

• Current Florida license as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

• Experience in skilled nursing or subacute rehab preferred (new graduates welcome)

• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills

• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team

• Ability to maintain a consistent 10–15 hours per week commitment

Per Diem Benefits

• Competitive per diem compensation

• Flexible scheduling within required weekly commitment

• Opportunities for additional shifts