Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant - 118916

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's Madonna Ptak Morton Plant Rehabilitation Center, a 5-star CMS-rated facility, is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with experience in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) to join our interdisciplinary rehab team. The PTA will assist in delivering high-quality physical therapy services to patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury in a post-acute inpatient setting.

Physical Therapy Assistant Responsibilities:

• Implement treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist to improve patients' mobility, strength, and functional independence.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, and use of assistive devices under PT supervision.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate observations to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Document treatments and patient responses in accordance with facility and regulatory standards.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises and techniques to support continued recovery.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and other rehab professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain a safe and clean treatment environment, adhering to infection control protocols.

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: Morton Plant Rehabilitation Center- Belleair, FL

Status: Full Time, Exempt: No

Shift Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m./Days

Weekend Work: Every Other

On Call: No

How often will this team member be working remotely? Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled