Per Diem / PRN Physical Therapy Assistant
Job Description
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Tampa General Hospital is seeking a per diem / prn Physical Therapy Assistant for a per diem / prn job in Crystal River, Florida.
Job Description & Requirements\n
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- Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- Up to 40.00 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Per Diem
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Physical Therapist Assistant works under the Physical Therapist direction following the plan of care as documented by the Physical Therapist on the patient’s evaluation. Delivers physical therapy treatments as directed by the Physical Therapist and notifies Physical Therapist of changes in patient’s function and or progress. Supervises Rehab Techs/C.N.A. working in the rehab dept. Physical Therapist Assistant serves as educator to patients, families, co-workers, and self.
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Essential Functions
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Out-Patient: completes last patient visits note with necessary objective info for the Physical therapist to complete the discharge note
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Attends dept staff meetings and contributes
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Adheres to 8-minute rule when billing charges; Provides sufficient documentation to justify charges including: duration (time in/out and per modality), and detailed descriptions of interventions
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Effectively manages problems and resolves conflict in a professional manner
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Effectively reports potential safety issues to appropriate personnel
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Identifies and challenges work processes
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Works toward continuous improvement based on customer needs
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Complies with specific hospital policy and procedures concerning infection control
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Demonstrates compliance with National Patient Safety Goals
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Willingly performs other duties as necessary
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Education
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Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program
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License/Registration - Issued by Florida or Compact State
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Physical Therapist Assistant or eligibility for licensure by the state of Florida
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Certification
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Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA)
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Work Experience
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One (1) year Hospital Acute Care experience
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Tampa General Hospital Job ID #260001EQ. Posted job title: PRN Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
About Tampa General Hospital\n \n
Tampa General Hospital is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with approximately 15,000 team members and providers, is one of the region’s largest employers.
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Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-26 and is nationally ranked among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in six specialties. Additionally, Tampa General is ranked as “High Performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 18 procedures and conditions.
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- Medical benefits
- Pet insurance
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Health savings account
- Health Care FSA
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance programs
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