Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)- PRN

Lifepoint Health®; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance & retirement plan

Well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

Lifepoint Rehabilitation, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant for Kindred Hospital Bay Area - St. Petersburg on a PRN schedule.

You will support the supervising PT, help with patient mobility, monitor responses, and maintain documentation, contributing to high-quality care in a compassionate, team-oriented environment. Requirements include an Associate's degree in PTA, FL PTA license, CPR certification, and rehab or acute care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from a PTA program.
• Rehab or acute care experience preferred.
• Current PTA license in FL.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy interventions as directed by the supervising PT.
• Assist in patient mobility and exercise routines.
• Monitor patient responses and report progress to PT.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment for treatment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Team-oriented and patient-focused with strong communication skills.

Skills

Team-oriented

Patient-focused

Strong communication

Education

Associate's degree in PTA

Job description

Facility Name: Kindred Hospital Bay Area - St. Petersburg

Schedule: PRN

Your Experience Matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapist Assistant joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

• Administer physical therapy interventions as directed by the supervising PT.
• Assist in patient mobility and exercise routines.
• Monitor patient responses and report progress to PT.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment for treatment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Team-oriented and patient-focused with strong communication skills.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Associate's degree from a PTA program.
• Experience: Rehab or acute care experience preferred.
• License: Current PTA license in state of FL.
• Certifications: CPR certification required.

EEOC Statement

"Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.