Core Responsibilities Therapeutic Interventions: Guide patients through prescribed stretching, strengthening exercises, and functional mobility training Modalities: Administer clinical treatments like heat, ice, or electrical stimulation to decrease pain and inflammation Patient Education: Instruct patients and their families on home exercise programs and the safe use of assistive devices like walkers or crutches Progress Monitoring: Track patient response to treatments, document notes accurately in electronic medical records, and update supervising PT's Team Collaboration: Work alongside PTs, nurses, and other multidisciplinary staff to support an integrated care plan Qualifications & Requirements Education: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant associate degree program. Experience: A min of 1 year work experience required Certifications: Active Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire Skills: Strong interpersonal communication, physical stamina to assist and lift patients, and reliability within a fast-paced hospital or clinical Benefits HCA Florida Northwest Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.