Pool Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - TGH Outpatient Rehabilitation Services

Tampa General Hospital•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Under the general supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and professional standards, the Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) assists in delivering physical therapy services to patients across the continuum of care. The PTA implements treatment interventions and therapeutic activities based on plans of care and goals established by the Physical Therapist, monitors patient responses, and provides patient and family education to support functional improvement and safety. The PTA collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare team members, documents patient progress accurately, and contributes to departmental quality and performance improvement initiatives. Duties are performed in alignment with Tampa General Hospital's mission, vision, values, and service excellence standards. The patient care environment includes exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy Assistant.
Physical Therapist Assistant license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge of physical therapy principles, modalities, and techniques consistent with American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) standards of practice, including age-specific considerations.
Ability to safely implement physical therapy interventions, observe patient responses to treatment, and recognize changes in patient condition that require communication with the Physical Therapist.
Ability to complete accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation reflecting patient progress, education, and response to therapy in the medical record.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, therapists, physicians, staff, and students with courtesy, respect, and cultural sensitivity.
Ability to apply critical thinking to patient care situations.
Ability to function as a dependable team member and support productivity expectations.

Responsibilities

Carry out physical therapy interventions and therapeutic activities outlined in the plan of care established by the supervising Physical Therapist.
Observe patient performance and progression or regression during therapy sessions, and provide consistent feedback to the Physical Therapist.
Record accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of treatments, functional progress, patient education, and responses to care in the medical record.
Plan and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients, staff, and families in accordance with hospital safety and infection control policies.
Educate patients and their significant others about therapy goals, exercises, mobility strategies, and safety techniques at an appropriate level of understanding.
Identify when patients may require reevaluation by the Physical Therapist based on progress toward or achievement of established goals.
Collaborate with Physical Therapists, nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to support coordinated patient care goals.
Use department resources effectively, meet productivity expectations, and accurately submit patient charges by the end of the shift.
Assist with orientation and education of new employees, students, and others as assigned, and maintain required competencies and continuing education.
Promote a positive image of the department and organization through professional appearance, conduct, communication, and consistent use of service excellence standards.
Apply appropriate conflict management strategies and consider alternative approaches to clinical or workflow challenges.
Participate in education and orientation activities and uphold professional conduct and organizational values.