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Physical Therapy Assistant | UF Health Gainesville Rehab Inpatient| Full-time | Days

UF Health·Gainesville, Florida

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·
Posted 10 days ago
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About the role

Assist physical and occupational therapists in providing rehabilitation services and patient education. Educate health professionals and students while maintaining a safe and functional environment for patient recovery.

Overview

Full-time.

8am to 5pm, including weekends Assist's the Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist to provide therapy services and education to patients.

Educates other health professionals and students about rehabilitation.

UF Health Shands Rehab Services is dedicated to providing excellent patient care to individuals throughout north central Florida.

Through comprehensive rehabilitation programs, we hope to create a safe and comfortable environment that empowers individuals to manage their care independently, return to a functional lifestyle and improve their quality of life.

We are dedicated to treating our patients with compassion, creativity, respect and confidentiality.

Our rehab centers accomplish this with close working relationships between our referring physicians, therapists, support staff, University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions and the University of Florida Athletics Program.

Our therapists provide rehabilitation services and education to patients.

We offer continuing education, journal clubs, staff mentoring and the ability to be involved with student clinical education and our UF Health accredited residency programs in Sports and Orthopedics.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

  • Associates Degree in a Rehab Therapy No previous clinical experience necessary Demonstrates knowledge and skill in a broad range of therapy services and settings Demonstrates strong communication skills
  • Licensure/Certification/Registration: Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of Florida

Benefits

  • Continuing education
  • Staff mentoring

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Gainesville, Florida
Posted
Aug 14, 2026
Closes
Aug 14, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

UF Health

University of Florida Health is a world-class academic health center in Florida, encompassing hospitals, physician practices, colleges, centers, institutes, programs and services across northeast and north-central Florida. UF Health represents the shared vision and commitment to...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

Florida PTA inpatient rehab roles are in demand

In Florida, inpatient rehab Physical Therapy Assistant roles are typically driven by hospital and rehabilitation staffing needs, especially in settings serving patients recovering from surgery, injury, or illness. These positions can be competitive because employers often value state licensure, teamwork in fast-paced clinical environments, and readiness to support patient mobility goals; this posting notes no previous clinical experience is necessary. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your Florida PTA license and associate degree before applying.

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