Lead Physical Therapy Assistant
Job Summary and Qualifications
Assists in the delivery of physical therapy services, treating patients with movement dysfunction and pain resulting from injury, disease, or other health-related conditions. Under appropriate therapy supervision, the Lead Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) assists the Rehab Director in directing and supervising the activities of the inpatient therapy department staff, including PT, PTA, OT, COTA, ST, PT/OT techs, students, and volunteers. This role involves operational and administrative tasks such as assisting with strategic planning, compliance, quality improvement, patient safety, inventory management, patient satisfaction, and community/physician relations.
- Responsible for orienting and mentoring staff, coordinating student supervision, assisting with patient-therapist scheduling, leading patient care meetings, and performing quality assurance through chart and clinical documentation reviews.
- Performs delegated duties consistent with the scope of practice and the overall plan of care.
- Serves as a resource for advances in clinical care, discipline-specific protocols, staff education, training, and development.
Qualifications
- State Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
- Graduate of an AMA accredited school of physical therapy assistants or Associates Degree
- 1 year of Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) experience required
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Benefits
HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
About HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital
HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital, opening Spring 2026, is a 90-bed, state-of-the-art acute care facility offering comprehensive emergency services, advanced surgical care, and a 30-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit. As part of HCA Florida Healthcare and the broader HCA Healthcare network of 650+ sites, we are committed to improving more lives in more ways and serving the Gainesville community.
Key Specialties
- Emergency Medicine – Comprehensive emergency care services
- Orthopedic Surgery – Advanced procedures for bones, joints, and musculoskeletal conditions
- Spine Surgery – Specialized care for spinal disorders and injuries
- General Surgery – Full range of surgical treatments for diverse conditions
- Minimally Invasive Surgery – Laparoscopic and robotic techniques for faster recovery and reduced complications
- Inpatient Rehabilitation – 30-bed unit for post-surgical and injury recovery
Why Join Us
- Be part of a brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital opening in Spring 2026
- Work with cutting-edge technology and innovative surgical techniques
- Join a collaborative, patient-centered team committed to excellence
- Access career growth opportunities within HCA Healthcare’s nationwide network
- Make a difference in the Gainesville community while advancing your career
Apply Now
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Lead Physical Therapy Assistant opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!