Acute Physical Therapist Assistant

Part-time

BayCare Health System

Safety Harbor, FLPart-timePosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

Safety Harbor, FLPart-timeNo compensation foundPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation

No compensation found

Location

Safety Harbor, FL

Schedule

Part-time

Work Authorization

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLSPTAAssociate's degree

Job overview

BayCare Health System is hiring an Acute Physical Therapist Assistant. BayCare Health System is seeking an Acute Care Physical Therapist Assistant to provide outstanding customer service at Mease Countryside Hospital. This role involves assisting in implementing treatment plans, providing therapeutic exercises, and monitoring patient progress. The assistant will also educate patients and families, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and maintain accurate documentation.

Key focus areas include Assist in implementing treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist., Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, and functional ADL mobility interventions., and Monitor and document patient progress, reporting changes to the supervising therapist..

Successful candidates bring BLS Certification, PTA Licensure, and Associate's Degree Physical Therapy. Important skills include Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills. Preferred (not required): Therapeutic Exercises, Gait Training, Functional ADL Mobility Interventions, and Monitor Patient Progress.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Therapeutic ExercisesGait TrainingFunctional ADL Mobility InterventionsMonitor Patient ProgressDocument Patient ProgressReport Changes to Supervising TherapistEducate Patients and FamiliesCollaborate With Interdisciplinary TeamsMaintain Accurate DocumentationMaintain Timely DocumentationEnsure Patient SafetyEnsure Patient ComfortAdhere to Infection ControlAdhere to Hospital PoliciesStrong CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsWork Effectively in Fast-Paced EnvironmentWork Effectively in Team-Oriented Environment

Qualifications

BLSPTAAssociate's Physical TherapyExperience in Acute Care or Hospital Setting1-Year Physical Therapy Assistant

Full job description

At BayCare, 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.

BayCare is currently in search of our newest Acute Care Physical Therapist Assistant Pool/PRN who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. Since 1985, Mease Countryside Hospita l has been raising the standard of care for patients of all ages. Today, our 387-bed facility offers an unwavering commitment to the community. Nationally recognized for its clinical excellence, our award-winning facility features multiple Centers of Excellence, including women and children's services, heart, cancer, neurosciences and orthopedics. Mease Countryside Hospital is dedicated to providing compassionate, quality health care to improve the health of our community.

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.