Per Diem / PRN Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
5x8 hrs, Days

Under the general supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and professional standards, the Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) assists in the delivery of physical therapy services to patients across the continuum of care. The PTA implements treatment interventions and therapeutic activities based on plans of care and goals established by the Physical Therapist, monitors patient responses, and provides patient and family education to support functional improvement and safety.The PTA collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare team members, documents patient progress accurately, and contributes to departmental quality and performance improvement initiatives. All duties are performed in alignment with Tampa General Hospital's mission, vision, values, and service excellence standards, within a patient care environment that includes exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Essential Functions 

• Carries out physical therapy interventions and therapeutic activities as outlined in the plan of care established by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Observes patient performance, progression, or regression during therapy sessions and provides consistent feedback to the Physical Therapist.
• Records accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of treatments, functional progress, patient education, and responses to care in the medical record.
• Plans and maintains a safe therapeutic environment for patients, staff, and families in accordance with hospital safety and infection control policies.
• Provides education to patients and their significant others regarding therapy goals, exercises, mobility strategies, and safety techniques at an appropriate level of understanding.
• Identifies when patients may require reevaluation by the Physical Therapist based on progress toward or achievement of established goals.
• Works collaboratively with Physical Therapists, nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to support coordinated patient care goals.
• Utilizes department resources effectively, meets productivity expectations, and accurately submits patient charges by the end of the shift.
• Assists in the orientation and education of new employees, students, and others as assigned and maintains required competencies and continuing education.
• Promotes a positive image of the department and organization through professional appearance, conduct, communication, and consistent use of service excellence standards.

Education Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree Physical Therapy Assistant

Licenses and Certifications

• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of physical therapy principles, modalities, and techniques consistent with standards of practice established by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), including age‑specific considerations.
• Ability to safely implement physical therapy interventions, observe patient response to treatment, and recognize changes in patient condition requiring communication with the Physical Therapist.
• Ability to complete accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation reflecting patient progress, education, and response to therapy in the medical record.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, therapists, physicians, staff, and students while demonstrating courtesy, respect, and cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to apply critical thinking to patient care situations, utilize appropriate conflict management strategies, and consider alternative approaches when addressing clinical or workflow challenges.
• Ability to function as a dependable team member, support productivity expectations, participate in education and orientation activities, and uphold professional conduct and organizational values.