Why BayCare? - “We dedicate our lives to caring for yours”  

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence. 

BayCare is currently in search of our newest Physical Therapist Assistant who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. Since 1985, Mease Countryside Hospital has been raising the standard of care for patients of all ages. Today, our 387-bed facility offers an unwavering commitment to the community. Nationally recognized for its clinical excellence, our award-winning facility features multiple Centers of Excellence, including women and children's services, heart, cancer, neurosciences and orthopedics. Mease Countryside Hospital is dedicated to providing compassionate, quality health care to improve the health of our community. 

"Unlock Your Career Potential: Join our Team of Physical Therapist Assistants and Enjoy our Outstanding Benefits!" 

Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision) 

Paid time off 

Tuition reimbursement 

401k match and additional yearly contribution 

Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus 

Community discounts 

AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work! 

Facility: BayCare Health System, Sports Medicine – Mease Countryside Hospital 
Location: Safety Harbor, FL  
Status: Full-Time, Exempt: No 
Shift Hours: Varies, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
Shift: Days 
Weekend Work: Occasional 
On Call: No 

 Physical Therapy Assistant responsibilities: 

Assists Physical Therapists with the administration of interventions utilized in physical therapy and rehabilitation 

May progress patients/residents in the treatment plan developed by the physical therapist 

May provide direct clinical supervision for Rehabilitation Technicians, Massage Therapists, Athletic Trainers and Fitness Specialists. Team members with temporary permits must work under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist that has been licensed for a minimum of six months 

A supervising licensed Physical Therapist may only supervise one permittee at any given time 

Requirements: 

BLS (Basic Life Support) 

PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant) 

Or PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant) Temporary and licensure within 6 months 

Required Associate's Physical Therapy 

Preferred 1 year Physical Therapy Assistant 

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled