Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Description

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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.

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BayCare’s 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.

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Physical Therapy Assistant Responsibilities:

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

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

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BayCare Health System, Physical Therapy-MP REHAB

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Location: Morton Plant Rehabilitation Center- Belleair, FL

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Status: Full Time, Exempt: No

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

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Weekend Work: Every Other

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On Call: No

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How often will this team member be working remotely? Never

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Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled