Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant - 140403

Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant - 140403Safety Harbor: Mease Countryside | Clinical | Full Time26.78 USD per hourDescriptionAt 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.Mease Countryside Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation, a state-of-the-art outpatient clinic on the Mease Countryside Hospital campus and part of BayCare Health System, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our collaborative rehabilitation team. This role supports licensed Physical Therapists in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals recovering from orthopedic injuries, sports-related conditions, and other musculoskeletal disorders in an outpatient setting.The ideal candidate is passionate about helping patients safely return to active lifestyles through evidence-based treatment, education, and hands-on care.Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant Responsibilities:Implement individualized treatment plans under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical TherapistProvide therapeutic exercises, neuromuscular education, manual techniques, and modality treatments as prescribedTreat patients with a variety of outpatient orthopedic and sports-related conditions, including post-surgical and injury recoveryMonitor patient progress and response to treatment; communicate observations and concerns to the supervising Physical TherapistEducate patients on exercises, injury prevention, and proper body mechanics to support recovery and long-term outcomesDocument treatments, progress notes, and patient interactions accurately and timely in accordance with regulatory and organizational standardsMaintain a safe, clean, and organized treatment environmentCollaborate with the interdisciplinary rehab team to ensure excellent patient experience and outcomesRequirements:BLS (Basic Life Support)PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant)Or PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant) Temporary and licensure within 6 monthsRequired Associate's Physical TherapyPreferred 1 year Physical Therapy AssistantPreferred:Outpatient orthopedic or sports rehabilitation experienceExperience working with active or athletic populationsManual therapy experienceFacility: BayCare Health System, Sports Medicine-MCHLocation: Mease Countryside - Safety Harbor, FLStatus: Full Time, Exempt: NoShift Hours: varies 8-hour shifts/DaysWeekend Work: OccasionalOn Call: NoHow often will this team member be working remotely? NeverEqual Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled