Physical Therapy Assistant PRN

HCA Healthcare•Sun City, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

HCA Florida South Shore Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide treatment and rehabilitative services under the direction of a Physical Therapist. The role focuses on helping patients improve mobility, relieve pain and disability, restore function, and regain independence through individualized care. The assistant works with supervising physical therapists and the wider care team, following established processes and adapting recognized therapeutic techniques and modalities to patient needs. The position includes educating patients and families about post-care planning, supportive devices, gait and functional training, and home exercise programs. The assistant monitors and documents clinical data and patient responses, shares feedback with therapists about potential treatment-plan or goal modifications, and may coordinate educational outreach and learning activities with patient service departments and community agencies. The posting also describes opportunities for educational assistance, professional growth, and scheduling flexibility. The role requires an associate degree in a Physical Therapist Assistant program, a current Florida Physical Therapy Assistant license, current FIM certification, and Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association. Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of the employment start date. No travel is required, and the posting states that no prior experience is required, although experience in an appropriate healthcare setting is preferred. The work requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, and lifting patients or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Associate of Science (A.S.) or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in a Physical Therapy Assistant program.
Current Florida Physical Therapy Assistant license.
Current Functional Independence Measure (FIM) required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Critical thinking and adaptability.
Service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and follow verbal and written instructions.
PC skills.
Ability to perform frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, and lifting patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an appropriate healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide treatment and rehabilitative services under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
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.
Conduct patient education, including post-care planning, proper use of supportive devices and equipment, gait and functional training, and home exercise programs.
Record, monitor, analyze, and review clinical data and document patient responses and progress.
Provide feedback to the therapist regarding possible modifications to treatment plans and goals based on patient performance.
Adapt recognized therapeutic techniques and modalities to meet patient needs.
Collaborate with patient service departments and community service agencies to coordinate and conduct educational outreach programs and learning activities.
Select appropriate methods and materials for effective learning, monitor responses to education, and adapt programs as needed.
Work with physical therapists, nurses, aides, and the care team to support the patient experience and a culture of excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
Scheduling flexibility.
Educational assistance and opportunities for professional growth.