Physical Therapy Assist Acute

Overview

Join to apply for the Physical Therapy Assist Acute role at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team. As a PT Assistant on our team, you will provide treatment and rehabilitative services to patients to improve mobility, relieve pain and disability under the direction of a Physical Therapist. If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity.

• 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 therapist regarding possible modifications to treatment plan and goals based upon patient performance; adapt recognized therapeutic techniques and modalities to meet the needs of the patient.
• Collaborate with patient service departments and community service agencies to coordinate and conduct educational outreach programs and learning activities.
• Utilize appropriate methods and material for effective learning, monitor response to education and adapt program as needed.

• Associate of Science (A.S.) degree or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
• Experience in appropriate healthcare setting preferred
• Clear/active State of Florida Physical Therapy Assistant license
• Current Functional Independence Measure (FIM) required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Critical thinking and adaptability; services excellence and good interpersonal communication skills; ability to read/comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal and written 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

HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is a 400 bed acute care hospital in Brandon, FL. We offer many services including a heart & vascular center, behavioral health center and a women’s center. Our women’s center includes a 36 bed neonatal intensive care unit. We have a reflux center and a bariatric center. We are dedicated to quality and devoted to our community.

We have been named a top 100 hospital in America many times. Our intensive care unit has been named a top 100 ICU. Join our friendly hospital with its caring staff located just south of Tampa. We are proud of our colleagues who contribute to the care and services of patients. Whether it is clinical care or our support staff, everyone has an important role in contributing to the health of our community.

We hope you’ll consider a career at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital.

We are 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.