Physical Therapy Assistant Acute PRN

Join HCA Florida Brandon Hospital as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) on an acute PRN basis.

As a PTA you will provide treatment and rehabilitative services to patients to improve mobility, relieve pain and disability under the direction of a Physical Therapist. This position is part‑time and requires flexibility to serve acute care patients as needed.

• Conduct patient education, including post‑care planning, proper use of supportive devices and equipment, and gait and functional training.
• Record, monitor, analyze and review clinical data; provide feedback to the therapist regarding possible modifications to treatment plans and goals based upon 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.
• Utilize appropriate methods and materials for effective learning, monitor response to education, and adapt the program as needed.

• Associate degree in an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Clear and active State of Florida Physical Therapy Assistant license.
• Current Functional Independence Measure (FIM) required.
• Experience in an appropriate healthcare setting – inpatient rehabilitation preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Critical thinking and adaptability, service excellence, and good interpersonal communication skills; ability to read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions; general PC skills.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay for many common services, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits; life and disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; supplemental health protection plans; auto and home insurance; identity theft protection; legal counseling; long‑term care coverage; moving assistance; pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care; home and auto repair; event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity.
• Retirement readiness services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage for full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.