Physical Therapy Assistant PTA PRN

HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital; Lehigh Acres (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

Wellbeing support and counseling

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Fertility and family building benefits

Job summary

HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital in Lehigh Acres, FL, is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) on a PRN/Per Diem basis to join a collaborative inpatient rehab team. You will deliver individualized therapy, support mobility, and help patients regain independence.

You will work closely with supervising PTs, nurses, and aides, applying PT techniques, monitoring progress, and documenting responses to ensure safe, effective care. Florida PTA licensure and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Florida PTA license (clear/active) required.
• Current Functional Independence Measure (FIM) required.
• Experience in inpatient rehab preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic exercises and functional training to help patients regain independence and mobility.
• Apply physical therapy techniques and modalities to reduce pain and restore function.
• Monitor patient progress and document responses for safe, effective care.
• Teach patients and families how to use assistive devices and follow home exercise programs.
• Collaborate with PTs, nurses, aides, and the care team to enhance patient experience.

Skills

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Interpersonal communication

Reading comprehension

Following instructions

PC skills

Education

Associate degree in PTA program

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - PRN/Per Diem

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) 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

Requirements:

• Associate degree in an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
• Clear/active State of Florida Physical 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

Benefits

• 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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Accredited by The Joint Commission, our 88-bed acute care facility has been serving Lehigh Acres, Florida, since 1965. We offer specialty care services including Emergency Services, Cardiology, Critical Care, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Nephrology, Orthopedics, and Pathology, all delivered with dignity and respect. HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital is dedicated to improving health outcomes and enhancing the well-being of our community. Our patients' health is our top priority!

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

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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