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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Trinity Healthcare Talent Services, LLC, Atlantis, FL, United States


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

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