Physical Therapy Assistant 1, Outpatient Rehabilitation, FT, 9A-5:30P

Baptist Health; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 39,330 - 51,136; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Miami is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant responsible for interpreting evaluations and providing treatment under a supervisor. The role requires working independently and in teams, with flexible hours including weekends and holidays. Ideal candidates will hold an Associates Degree and relevant certifications like Basic Life Support and CPR. The estimated pay range is $28.55 - $37.12/hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required, must graduate from a CAPTE accredited PTA program.
• Less than 1 year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret Physical Therapy evaluation and plan of care under supervision.
• Provide medically prescribed therapy services.
• Work independently and collaboratively in teams.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Decision-making based on patient needs

Flexibility to work weekends and holidays

Education

Associates Degree

Graduation from CAPTE accredited PTA program

Tools

Basic Life Support

CPR Certification

Job description

Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 25 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 45 high-performing honors.

What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.

Description

This position is responsible for interpretation of the Physical Therapy evaluation and plan of care in order to provide treatment of medically prescribed therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant must be able to work independently, as well as in teams and make appropriate decisions based on each patients functional needs. This job requires dependable attendance, flexibility and the ability to work on weekends, holidays and late hours on a rotational basis as needed. Estimated pay range for this position is $28.55 - $37.12 / hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

Degrees:

• Associates

Licenses & Certifications:

• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Basic Life Support
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certification

Additional Qualifications

• Associates Degree and Graduation from a CAPTE accredited PTA program required.

Minimum Required Experience: Less than 1 year

EOE, including disability/vets