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 is currently in search of our newest **Acute** **P** **hysical Therapist Assistant** who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. Since 1953, **South Florida Baptist Hospital** has been a trusted and loved hospital for all our community’s health and wellness needs. Our compassionate and caring team of experts, including nearly 800 team members and 250 physicians, work diligently to make sure that you receive high-quality care when you visit the hospital. Our new 204-bed replacement hospital that opened in the Spring of 2024 offers many more services than a standard community hospital, as we’re part of the BayCare family of health care facilities. **Physical Therapy Assistant - R** **esponsibilities:** + Assists Physical Therapists with the administration of interventions utilized in physical therapy and rehabilitation + May progress patients/residents in the treatment plan developed by the physical therapist + May provide direct clinical supervision for Rehabilitation Technicians, Massage Therapists, Athletic Trainers and Fitness Specialists. Team members with temporary permits must work under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist that has been licensed for a minimum of six months + A supervising licensed Physical Therapist may only supervise one permittee at any given time **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, Rehab Services Main-SFBH **Location:** **South Florida Baptist Hospital, Plant City, FL** **Status:** **Full Time, Exempt: No** **Shift Hours:** **8-5** **Shift:** **Shift 1** **Shift 1 = Days** **Weekend Work:** **None** **On Call:** **No** **How often will this team member be working remotely?** Never Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled **Position** Acute Physical Therapist Assistant **Location** Plant City:South Florida Baptist | Clinical | Full Time **Req ID** null