Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare·Tallahassee, Florida
Assists in planning and implementing specific treatment programs for patients under the direction of a physical therapist. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure safe and competent care.
& WHAT WE DO Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides advanced care to a 21-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with nearly 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community. TMH is the region’s healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region’s only: Level II Trauma Center Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Pediatric Intensive Care The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, four residency programs and nearly 40 affiliated physician practices. HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT Assists in the planning, organization and implementation of specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of safe and competent physical therapy as ordered by a physician and under the direction of a physical therapist. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team. May supervise work of support personnel.
Requires graduation from an approved Physical Therapy Assistant Program and current licensure in the State of Florida. Preference is given to candidates with 2 years of experience in an outpatient orthopedic setting.
Market context
Florida acute care Physical Therapy Assistant roles are often competitive because hospitals and rehab teams look for licensed PTAs who can step into fast-paced patient care and coordinate closely with supervising therapists. Candidates with outpatient orthopedic experience may stand out, especially when they can show strong mobility, documentation, and teamwork skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your Florida PTA license status and tailor your application to acute care and orthopedic experience.
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