Physical Therapy Assistant, Acute Therapy, Bethesda West, Per Diem, 8:30A-5P

Baptist Health Bethesda Hospital; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 40,914 - 58,272; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide treatment under supervision and assist in interpreting therapy evaluations. The role requires an Associate's degree and relevant certifications, such as CPR and Basic Life Support. Flexibility in working hours is essential. This position offers an estimated pay of $36.00 per hour, depending on the shift. Join a team dedicated to compassionate patient care and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Assist in interpretation of Physical Therapy evaluations and plans.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Dependable attendance and flexibility required.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment based on medically prescribed therapy services.
• Make appropriate decisions based on patients’ functional needs.

Skills

CPR Certification

Basic Life Support Certification

Education

Associate's degree

Graduation from a CAPTE accredited PTA program

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant, Acute Therapy, Bethesda West, Per Diem, 8:30A-5P

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Baptist Health is the region’s largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 28,000 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 patient’s 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 $36.00 / hour depending on shift as applicable.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certification
• Physical Therapist Assistant certification
• Basic Life Support certification

Additional Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree and Graduation from a CAPTE accredited PTA program required

Minimum Required Experience: Less than 1 year

EOE, including disability/vets