Physical Therapy Assist Acute

HCA Florida Brandon Hospital; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Time away from work

401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9

Education support (tuition)

Employee discounts and other benefits

Job summary

HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our inpatient rehabilitation team on a full-time basis. You will provide treatment and rehab services under a Physical Therapist, helping patients improve mobility, reduce pain, and regain independence.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, accurate documentation, and collaboration with therapists, nurses, and support staff.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Active Florida PTA license.
• Current FIM required.
• Experience in inpatient rehab preferred.
• Current BLS certification.
• Critical thinking and adaptability; services excellence and good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment and rehabilitative services to patients under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
• Improve mobility and relieve pain and disability.
• Assist in planning and documenting patient care and progress.

Skills

Active Florida PTA license

BLS certification

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Reading/comprehending instructions

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assisting

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Physical Therapy Assist Acute you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Brandon Hospital which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

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.

Requirements:

• Associate degree in an accredited PhysicalTherapyAssistantprogram
• Clear/active State of FloridaPhysical 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 benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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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.

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