Physical Therapy Assistant

Bayside Care Center; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem; hourly pay

Weekly pay

Clinical mentorship

Leadership development

Job summary

Bayside Care Center in St. Petersburg, FL is seeking a per diem Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our in-house rehabilitation team. You will be valued and supported by leadership, with competitive pay, weekly pay, and mentorship opportunities.

As part of the rehab team, you will screen residents, deliver skilled PTA services, and communicate progress to the supervising PT. This role emphasizes quality care and collaborative discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Licensed Florida Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in good standing or eligible.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Professionalism and patient-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Screen residents with cognitive and medical diagnoses.
• Provide skilled PTA services to improve or maintain mobility.
• Communicate progress and treatment plans with supervising PT.
• Document clinical findings and treatment outcomes accurately.
• Educate residents, families, and staff about therapy plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Professionalism

Education

Florida PTA license

Tools

Net Health

PointClickCare

Job description

PHYSICAL THERAPAPY ASSISTANT- PER DIEM

Bayside Care Center in St Petersburg, FL, is seeking a per diem Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our amazing in-house rehabilitation team where you are valued and appreciated. As a team member, you can expect excellent leadership, supportive facility leadership, competitive rates and benefits, and a fun environment to work in.

The PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT position offers the following:

• Per Diem: Hourly with flexible schedule options which allow for balanced work life.
• PAY: Excellent per diem rates
• Job Stability in an in-house supportive environment
• Competitive Pay
• Weekly Pay
• Supportive Director of Rehabilitation
• Clinical mentorship and leadership development

JOB REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Screening of residents of various cognitive and medical diagnoses
• Knowledge and understanding of standardized assessments and evidence-based practice are utilized to support clinical interventions.
• Provide skilled Physical Therapy services to medically necessary residents with cognitive and functional mobility disorders to improve, maintain or prevent further deterioration.
• Communication of progress and findings to PT to assess treatment plans to make clinical adjustments and decisions based on individual resident needs.
• Monitor treatment plans for effectiveness to ensure residents' functional outcomes.
• Provided education and consultation to residents, families, caregivers, and facility staff related to Physical Therapy.
• Complete all necessary clinical documentation through each resident case.
• Communicates efficiently and effectively with Director of Rehabilitation, rehabilitation team members and other IDT staff regarding resident status, treatment plan, progress, barriers to progress and discharge planning.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRES:

• Florida licensed/eligible in Physical Therapy Assistant
• Knowledge of Net Health and Point Click Care
• Professionalism, excellent communication, and time management skills
• Therapists of all experience level

Background Screening Clearinghouse Link

Info.flclearinghouse.com