Physical Therapy Assistant PRN

HCA Healthcare; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

401(k) plan with match

Education assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to help patients regain mobility and independence. You will be supported by clear processes, manage a focused caseload, and collaborate with supervising PTs, nurses, and the care team.

Responsibilities include delivering therapeutic exercises, applying PT techniques, monitoring progress, teaching home programs, and ensuring a high-quality patient experience.

Qualifications

• Active licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA).
• Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from an approved program.
• BCLS Instructor certification to be obtained within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Delivering therapeutic exercises and functional training to help patients regain independence and mobility.
• Applying physical therapy techniques and modalities to reduce pain and restore function.
• Monitoring patient progress and documenting responses to ensure safe, effective care.
• Teaching patients and families how to use assistive devices and follow home exercise programs.
• Working closely with PTs, nurses, aides, and the care team to enhance the patient experience and support a culture of excellence.

Skills

Licensed PTA

Education

LPTA Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

BCLS Instructor (within 30 days)

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Physical Therapy Assistant at HCA Healthcare, you’ll improve the lives of patients by providing individualized care that restores mobility and independence. Supported by well-defined processes, caseloads that let you focus on patients, and a strong partnership with your team and supervising PTs, you’ll deliver high-quality care with confidence and impact. You'll also have access to resources like educational assistance, clear paths for growth, and scheduling flexibility. Join us!

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering therapeutic exercises and functional training to help patients regain independence and mobility




• Applying physical therapy techniques and modalities to reduce pain and restore function




• Monitoring patient progress and documenting responses to ensure safe, effective care




• Teaching patients and families how to use assistive devices and follow home exercise programs




• Working closely with PTs, nurses, aides, and the care team to enhance the patient experience and support a culture of excellence

What qualifications you will need:

• (LPTA) Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant




• Associate Degree




• Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Benefits

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

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services




• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services




• Time away from work programs 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 support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing




• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital is a 221-bed acute care hospital. We serve the communities of Seminole and West Volusia County. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. We are a Level II Trauma Center. We provide the only full-service cardiovascular program. Our program offers open-heart surgery and interventional cardiology. Electrophysiology, cardiac rehabilitation, and comprehensive diagnostic services are also offered by this program. Other services that we provide include orthopedic and spine care, as well as robotic surgery. We offer acute inpatient medical rehabilitation and complete imaging services.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expense

\"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.\"- 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.