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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem Days

Select Specialty Hospital · Bristol, TN · 2 days ago
Healthcare$35/hrFull-time

About the role

Select Specialty Hospital- TriCities is a critical illness recovery hospital dedicated to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronically ill patients. Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) are integral in delivering compassionate, high-quality care throughout the recovery process.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist (PT).
  • Transport patients as needed and assist with therapeutic exercises and functional activities.
  • Implement and assist with treatment plans and programs as outlined by the PT.
  • Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, or assistive devices.
  • Support the PT in achieving patients' long-term goals through various modalities such as strengthening, coordination, balance, posture, endurance, cardiac, functional skills, and community re-entry training.
  • Contribute to the overall well-being of patients by ensuring they receive comprehensive, compassionate care.

Requirements

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

Benefits

  • Part time/Per Diem positions eligible for 401k after reaching 1,000 hours within the first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting the financial, work-life, and emotional well-being of employees and their families.

Pay

$35.00/hr

Schedule

PRN

Benefits

  • 401k plan available after 1,000 hours.

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