About this opportunity
BayCare Health System lists this Physical Therapist Assistant opportunity in clearwater, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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'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.
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
Facility:
BayCare Health System, Physical Therapy-MP REHAB
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
Worksite address
clearwater, FL, 33755, US
Who can apply
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