Physical Therapist Asst PRN

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

401(k) plan with match

Tuition/education assistance

Paid time off and family leave

Job summary

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our orthopedic and inpatient rehab team. You will deliver individualized therapeutic exercises, monitor progress, and educate patients and families on home programs to restore mobility and independence.

With access to resources, educational opportunities, and scheduling flexibility, you will work closely with PTs, nurses, and support staff to provide high-quality care and improve the patient experience.

Qualifications

• BLS certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA).
• Associate Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic exercises and functional training to help patients regain independence and mobility.
• Apply physical therapy techniques and modalities to reduce pain and restore function.
• Monitor patient progress and document responses to ensure safe, effective care.
• Teach patients and families how to use assistive devices and follow home exercise programs.
• Work closely with PTs, nurses, aides, and the care team to enhance the patient experience and support a culture of excellence.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Physical Therapist 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 such as educational assistance, clear paths for growth, and scheduling flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic exercises and functional training to help patients regain independence and mobility.
• Apply physical therapy techniques and modalities to reduce pain and restore function.
• Monitor patient progress and document responses to ensure safe, effective care.
• Teach patients and families how to use assistive devices and follow home exercise programs.
• Work closely with PTs, nurses, aides, and the care team to enhance the patient experience and support a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• (LPTA) Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Associate Degree.

No Travel Required.

Benefits

We offer a total rewards package that supports health, life, career and retirement of colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time‑away 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), an 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.

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.