Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem

About the Role

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment to help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of physical therapy services including transportation, therapeutic exercises, and functional activities
• Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the physical therapist (PT)
• Assist the PT in carrying out therapeutic interventions designed to meet the patients’ long-term goals, including:
  • Strengthening, coordination, and balance exercises
  • Posture, endurance/cardiac, functional skills, and community re-entry training
  • Joint mobility and muscle lengthening and pain relief
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, or assistive devices

Requirements

• Valid state PTA license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being: Benefits which support the financial, work/life, and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part-time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Pay

$40.00 per hour

Schedule

PRN/Per Diem/As Needed