Physical Therapy Assistant PRN

HCA Healthcare • Tampa, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital is hiring a PRN Physical Therapy Assistant to provide treatment and rehabilitative services under the direction of a Physical Therapist. The role focuses on improving patients’ mobility, independence, and function and relieving pain and disability. The assistant delivers individualized care, uses therapeutic techniques and modalities, monitors and documents patient progress, and communicates with supervising therapists about patient performance and potential treatment-plan adjustments.

The position includes educating patients and families on post-care planning, supportive devices, gait and functional training, and home exercise programs. The assistant also coordinates with patient service departments and community agencies on educational outreach and learning activities, adapting instruction to patients’ needs. The hospital describes its care setting as an acute-care hospital providing emergency care, behavioral healthcare, cardiovascular services, general surgery, imaging and diagnostic services, and outpatient therapies. No travel is required.

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) certification or qualification, as stated in the posting.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); the posting also states 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 work requiring 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 to improve mobility and relieve pain and disability.
• 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.
• Educate patients on post-care planning, use of supportive devices and equipment, gait and functional training, and home exercise programs; educate families as appropriate.
• Record, monitor, analyze, and review clinical data, and document patient responses and progress.
• Provide feedback to the Physical 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, community service agencies, PTs, nurses, aides, and the care team to coordinate care and educational outreach.
• Use appropriate educational methods and materials, monitor responses to education, and adapt programs as needed.

Benefits

• 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, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree