Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) – Acute Rehab / Hospital Atlantis, Florida Contract Duration: Apr 6, 2026 – Jul 6, 2026 (13 Weeks) Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,654.50 Schedule: Day Shift | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Position Overview Trinity Healthcare Talent Services is seeking a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for an acute inpatient rehab setting at HCA Florida JFK Hospital . This role involves assisting Physical Therapists in delivering rehabilitation care to patients with orthopedic, neurological, and cardiovascular conditions. Facility Information Facility: HCA Florida JFK Hospital Location: Atlantis, FL Setting: Acute Inpatient Rehab Unit Size: 42-bed inpatient rehab unit Charting System: Meditech Contract Length: 13 Weeks Key Responsibilities Assist PTs in implementing treatment plans Provide therapy interventions including: Therapeutic exercises Gait and mobility training Balance and strength training Treat patients with: Orthopedic conditions Neurological disorders Cardiovascular conditions Monitor patient response and report progress to PT Maintain accurate documentation in Meditech Support patient transfers and mobility activities Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team Clinical Highlights Acute inpatient rehab setting Exposure to diverse patient populations Team-based environment (PTs + PTAs + OT) No night shifts Scheduling Details Shift: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Weekends: 1 weekend per month (Comp days provided during weekdays) On-Call: None Required Qualifications Active Florida PTA License BLS Certification (AHA required) Minimum 1 year recent experience in: Acute Care OR Inpatient Rehab OR Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Preferred Qualifications Meditech EMR experience Strong inpatient rehab background Experience with orthopedic and neuro patients Compliance Notes Must have relevant inpatient/rehab experience Must be flexible with scheduling based on patient volume Weekend rotation required Why Consider This Assignment Work in a top-tier teaching hospital Exposure to multiple specialties (cardio, neuro, ortho) Structured rehab unit with strong team support No night shifts Good experience-building role Ideal Candidate Profile PTA with acute or rehab experience Strong in patient handling & mobility training Team-oriented and adaptable