Physical Therapist Asst PRN

HCA Healthcare; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Savings and retirement resources

Education support

Additional benefits

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant in Miami to help patients regain mobility and independence. You’ll work with supervising PTs and a collaborative care team at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, supported by clear processes and flexible scheduling.

You’ll deliver therapeutic exercises, apply PT techniques and modalities, monitor progress, and teach home exercise programs to patients and families, ensuring safe, effective care and a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• LPTA Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
• Associate Degree
• Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of start date

Responsibilities

• Delivering therapeutic exercises and functional training to help patients regain independence and mobility
• Applying physical therapy techniques and modalities to reduce pain and restore function
• Monitoring patient progress and documenting responses to ensure safe, effective care
• Teaching patients and families how to use assistive devices and follow home exercise programs
• Working closely with PTs, nurses, aides, and the care team to enhance the patient experience and support a culture of excellence

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Physical Therapy Assistant at HCA Healthcare, you’ll improve the lives of patients by providing individualized care that restores mobility and independence. Supported by well-defined processes, caseloads that let you focus on patients, and a strong partnership with your team and supervising PTs, you’ll deliver high-quality care with confidence and impact. You'll also have access to resources like educational assistance, clear paths for growth, and scheduling flexibility. Join us!

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering therapeutic exercises and functional training to help patients regain independence and mobility




• Applying physical therapy techniques and modalities to reduce pain and restore function




• Monitoring patient progress and documenting responses to ensure safe, effective care




• Teaching patients and families how to use assistive devices and follow home exercise programs




• Working closely with PTs, nurses, aides, and the care team to enhance the patient experience and support a culture of excellence

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date




• (LPTA) Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant




• Associate Degree

No Travel Required

1 years experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services




• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services




• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence




• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling




• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing




• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital is located in west Miami-Dade County. Our acute care facility has 417-beds. Our services include trauma, burn, surgical, women’s and children’s services, behavioral health and diagnostic services. We have two full service free-standing ER facilities. HCA Florida Kendall Hospital has received the Distinguished Hospital Award for Overall Clinical Excellence from HealthGrades. This national recognition places us in the top 5% of hospitals for overall clinical quality. We are a Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center certified by the Florida Department of Health. We are verified as a Level I Adult Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons. The hospital is certified by the Joint Commission as a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center. We are one of five American Burn Association's verified Burn Centers in the state. With six ACGME accredited Graduate Medical Education programs, we strive to be a leading community-based research hospital. Join our team at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital and experience a dynamic career. One that rewards clinical professionals for their commitment, provides growth opportunities. We encourage you to enjoy a healthy lifestyle outside of work in a diverse and friendly community.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

\\"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.\\"- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status