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 and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and professional standards, the Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant 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, in a patient care environment that includes exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy Assistant studies.
Physical Therapist Assistant license or certification.
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, and recognize changes in patient condition requiring communication with the Physical Therapist.
Ability to complete accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation reflecting patient progress, education, and response to therapy.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, therapists, physicians, staff, and students while demonstrating courtesy, respect, and cultural sensitivity.
Ability to apply critical thinking to patient care situations, use appropriate conflict management strategies, and consider alternative approaches to clinical or workflow challenges.
Ability to function as a dependable team member, support productivity expectations, participate in education and orientation activities, and uphold professional conduct and organizational values.

Responsibilities

Carry out physical therapy interventions and therapeutic activities according to the plan of care established by the supervising Physical Therapist.
Observe patient performance and progression or regression during therapy sessions, and provide feedback to the Physical Therapist.
Document treatments, functional progress, patient education, and responses to care accurately, thoroughly, and promptly 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 significant others about therapy goals, exercises, mobility strategies, and safety techniques at an appropriate level of understanding.
Identify when patients may need 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 departmental resources effectively, meet productivity expectations, and submit patient charges accurately 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.