Our team is made up of 15,000 individuals united by one purpose: to make the most of each other’s talents. That means you’ll have the support and the resources you need to pursue your goals. Join us here for a rewarding future that focuses on what matters most to you. South Bay Hospital, part of the HCA West and Central Florida hospital system, continues to grow along with the expanding community of Sun City Center. Our 112-bed hospital will soon be joined by an all-new medical complex. This addition will enable us to offer enhanced services in the surgical, orthopedic, oncology, emergency and critical care specialties.Join us now to benefit from new growth, strong educational support and more opportunities than ever.As part of the nation´s largest healthcare system, the hospitals of HCA West Florida offer comprehensive benefits, continuing education, a variety of practice settings, an enviable Florida lifestyle, no state income tax, and many other advantages. With 16 hospitals located throughout West and Central Florida, you´re sure to find the one place that does more for who you are and who you want to be.For more information and to apply, go to www.MoreCareerChoices.com EOEUnder the supervision and direction of a licensed physical therapist, The Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) assists in the practice of physical therapy. Responsibilities and tasks include:Carries out treatment plans that have been established by a licensed physical therapist for inpatients and outpatients. Directs and aids patients in therapeutic exercise, gait and functional training, applies therapeutic modalities, and performs other activities according to the plan of care established by the licensed physical therapist and as permitted by the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.Assists the physical therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures.Instructs patients on segments of the plan of care including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, canes braces and prosthetic appliances and devices.Documents in computerized documentation system. Prepares correspondence and reports related to plan of care and patient progress.Directs activities of technicians, students, and volunteers as assigned.Participates in performance improvement and program development as assigned, to include but not limited to: data gathering, chart reviews, compilation of data into a report.Performs duties with full understanding of related age specific factors.Orients and mentors new staff members.Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.Required Job Qualifications include:Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant programState licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant.Critical thinking and judgment particularly in determining when to inform the therapist of a significant change in the patient´s condition.Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association).Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting patients and /or equipment up to 50 pounds.Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.401k Plan with Company match