Physical Therapy Assistant Per Diem Days MMH
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist assistant jobs in Florida post a median of $34.50 an hour, the middle half $32.62–$38, across 109 jobs that state their pay. Physical therapist assistants employed in Florida earn a median of $34.87 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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MANATEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-ST E - 0158 in BRADENTON reported 53 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 4,571,251 hours worked: 2.3 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.0 per 100 full-time workers at hospitals, general medical and surgicalnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 2.4 per 100 full-time workers. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
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About the job
Responsibilities The Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for providing competent treatment to in-patients and/or out-patients in compliance with Manatee Health policies, standards and philosophy, The Joint Commission standards, and the APTA Code of Ethics under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
The Physical Therapy Assistant will provide intervention to individuals who experience a loss of and/or deficiency in functional independence related to chronic, traumatic or developmental illness, impairment and/or disability. Interventions are developed with the patient and their family and/or caregivers as partners in the rehabilitation process. Demonstrates Service Excellence at all times.
Other duties as assigned. Schedule Per diem / PRN Variable shifts based on department needs, including weekends and holidays as required Position Summary The Per Diem Acute Care Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides physical therapy treatments to adult and geriatric patients in an acute care hospital setting under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
This role supports patient mobility, functional independence, and safe discharge planning while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide physical therapy interventions as outlined in the established plan of care Assist patients with functional mobility, gait training, transfers, balance activities, and therapeutic exercises Monitor patient response to treatment and communicate progress or changes to the supervising Physical Therapist Accurately document treatments, patient responses, and outcomes in the electronic medical record Educate patients and caregivers on safe mobility techniques, exercises, and equipment use Participate in discharge planning, including recommendations for post-acute therapy needs Adhere to hospital policies, infection control guidelines, and safety standards Collaborate effectively with nursing, case management, physicians, and other disciplines Preferred Previous acute care or hospital-based therapy experience Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems Strong communication and teamwork skills Physical Requirements Ability to lift, transfer, and assist patients as required Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching Ability to safely handle medical and therapeutic equipment About Manatee Memorial Hospital (MMH): Manatee Memorial Hospital® in Bradenton, Florida, has served the citizens of Manatee, Sarasota and surrounding counties for over 70 years and has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval.
The 295-bed hospital with over 800 physicians, residents and allied health professionals, offers advanced healthcare services in a caring and compassionate environment.
Services include cardiac care and cardiovascular medicine, emergency care for all ages, surgery services - including robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci® Surgical System, a weight–loss program, orthopedic services, outpatient and inpatient radiology and rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep, oncology, wound care and women’s and children’s services.
Manatee Memorial Hospital offers a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for babies with special needs and has the only Pediatric Center hospital-based outpatient multidisciplinary pediatric therapy center in Manatee County.
MMH offers comprehensive benefits such as: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
Pet Insurance More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance.
Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries.
Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.
Qualifications EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Description Not Required Required Preferred High School Diploma/GED ☐ ☒ ☐ Vocational/Technical School/Diploma ☒ ☐ ☐ Associate’s degree ☐ ☒ ☐ Bachelor’s Degree ☒ ☐ ☐ Master’s Degree ☒ ☐ ☐ Other: ☒ ☐ ☐ REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION Description Required Preferred State of Florida Physical Therapy Assistant License or license-eligible ☒ ☐ Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification ☒ ☐ REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Description Required Preferred Minimum of one (1) year outpatient experience ☐ EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.
UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email.
Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement.
We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
The Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for providing competent treatment to in-patients and/or out-patients in compliance with Manatee Health policies, standards and philosophy, The Joint Commission standards, and the APTA Code of Ethics under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
Other duties as assigned. Schedule Per diem / PRN Variable shifts based on department needs, including weekends and holidays as requir
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About Universal Health Services
Universal Health Services is a hospital company based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, with more than 102,000 (source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)) employees, 30 (source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)) acute care hospitals and more than 380 (source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)) behavioral health inpatient facilities in 40 (source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)) states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, Ireland and the UK. Source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)
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