Physical Therapy Assistant PRN

HCA Florida Northside Hospital; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Florida Northside Hospital in Saint Petersburg, FL seeks an enthusiastic Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for PRN coverage. You will deliver treatment and rehabilitative services under a Physical Therapist, aiming to improve mobility and reduce pain.

Responsibilities include patient education, data review, and collaboration with departments to extend care and outreach. Requires Florida PTA license, FIM, and BLS; prior inpatient rehab experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required from accredited PTA program.
• Active Florida PTA license required.
• Current FIM required.
• Experience in inpatient rehab preferred.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong critical thinking, adaptability and communication skills.
• Ability to perform work requiring lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient education including post-care planning and gait training.
• Record, monitor, analyze and review clinical data; provide feedback to therapist and adapt plans.
• Collaborate with patient service departments and community service agencies for educational outreach.
• Utilize appropriate methods and materials for effective learning and monitor response.

Skills

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Interpersonal communication

Reading/comprehension of written instr

Follow verbal and written instr

Basic PC skills

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program

Florida PTA license (active)

Current Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

BLS certification

Job description

Introduction

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

Benefits

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

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our team on a PRN 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 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

Northside Hospital is a 280+ bed facility offering state-of-the-art treatment. We are located in the heart of South Pinellas County. We’re minutes from the pristine Gulf Coast beaches and downtown St. Petersburg, FL. Our facility offers a full range of services. These include interventional stroke care, and spine care. These also include orthopedics, 24-hour emergency services, cardiac care and general surgery. We are the first nationally recognized Comprehensive Stroke Center in Pinellas County. Northside Hospital is proud of our recognition as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI. We are an American College of Radiology Accredited facility. We are a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures. The Tampa Bay Heart Institute at Northside Hospital is a comprehensive cardiac care center. Our heart program is widely known for introducing new procedures. The team at Northside Hospital continues to expand its services. We strive to give the St. Petersburg community a healthier tomorrow.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do"- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.