Acute Care PTA

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Category Clinical Clinical

Occ Therapy - COTA - SLP - PT
- Rehab

Occ Therapy - COTA - SLP - PT
- Rehab

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St Josephs North

At Bay Care, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area.

Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

Bay Care
is currently in search of our newest
Acute Care Physical Therapist Assistant
who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community.
St. Joseph's Hospital North
has been named one of the 100 Top Hospitals® in the U.S. by Fortune®/Merative™. As part of the St. Joseph’s family that has been serving the Tampa Bay area since 1934, St. Joseph’s Hospital-North is proud to be a member of the Lutz community since 2010.

"Unlock Your Career Potential:
Join our Team of Physical Therapist Assistants and Enjoy our Outstanding Benefits!"

• Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k match and additional yearly contribution
• Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
• Community discounts
• AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

Acute Physical Therapist Assistant

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in implementing treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, and functional ADL (Activities of Daily Living) mobility interventions.
• Monitor and document patient progress, reporting changes to the supervising therapist.
• Educate patients and families on exercises and techniques to support recovery.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including nurses, physicians, and occupational therapists.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during therapy sessions.
• Adhere to infection control and hospital policies.

Qualifications:

• Experience in acute care or hospital setting preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Requirements:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant)
• Or PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant) Temporary and licensure within 6 months
• Required Associate's Physical Therapy
• Preferred 1-year Physical Therapy Assistant

Location: St Josephs North

Status: Full Time, Exempt:
No

Shift

Hours:

8:30 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m./Days

Weekend Work: Occasional

On Call: No

How often will this team member be working remotely? Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled