Physical Therapy Assist Acute

HCA Healthcare; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time off and leaves

401(k) match

Education support

Employee discounts

Job summary

HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for a full-time position. You will deliver therapy under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to improve mobility and reduce pain, while helping patients regain function and independence.

The role emphasizes education, patient-centered care, and collaboration with the care team in a busy hospital setting in Brandon, FL.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Florida PTA license.
• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Experience in inpatient rehabilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment and rehabilitative services under a Physical Therapist.
• Educate patients on post-care planning and gait training.
• Record and review clinical data; suggest modifications to plans.
• Collaborate with departments to coordinate educational outreach.

Skills

Active Florida PTA license

Interpersonal communication

Critical thinking

Education

Associate degree in PTA program

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Physical Therapy Assist Acute? At HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our team on a full-time basis. As a PTA on our team, you will provide treatment and rehabilitative services to patients to improve mobility, relieve pain and disability under the direction of a Physical Therapist. If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity.

Your duties and responsibilities may include:

• Conduct patient education, including post-care planning, proper use of supportive devices and equipment, and gait and functional training.
• Record, monitor, analyze and review clinical data; Provide feedback to therapist regarding possible modifications to treatment plan and goals based upon patient performance; Adapt recognized therapeutic techniques and modalities to meet the needs of the patient.
• Collaborate with patient service departments and community service agencies to coordinate and conduct educational outreach programs and learning activities.
• Utilize appropriate methods and material for effective learning, monitor response to education and adapt program as needed.

Requirements:

• Associate degree in an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
• Clear/active State of Florida Physical Therapy Assistant license
• Current Functional Independence Measure (FIM) required
• Experience in appropriate healthcare setting - inpatient rehab - preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Critical thinking and adaptability; services excellence and good interpersonal communication skills; ability to read/comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; general PC skills
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting patients and /or equipment up to 50 pounds

Benefits

HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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

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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is a 400 bed acute care hospital in Brandon, FL. We offer many services including a heart & vascular center, behavioral health center and a women's center. Our women's center includes a 36 bed neonatal intensive care unit. We have a reflux center and a bariatric center. We are dedicated to quality and devoted to our community. We have been named a top 100 hospital in America many times. Our intensive care unit has been named a top 100 ICU. Join our friendly hospital with its caring staff located just south of Tampa. We are proud of our colleagues who contribute to the care and services of patients. Whether it is clinical care or our support staff, everyone has an important role in contributing to the health of our community. We hope you'll consider a career at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital.

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.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Physical Therapy Assist Acute opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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.