Per Diem Outpatient PTA — Flexible Schedule & Growth

Select Medical; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Medical's NovaCare Rehabilitation outpatient orthopedic center in Scranton, PA is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide high-quality patient care to all ages. Per diem schedule, Monday–Friday, with one evening weekly until 6:30pm; center hours 7am–6:30pm; Friday closes at 3pm.

Coverage across SWB locations as needed. You will work under the supervision of a licensed PT, delivering PT services per policy and maintaining positive patient relations.

Qualifications

• College graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
• Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE.
• Valid state physical therapist assistant (PTA) license (or license in process).
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.
• Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures.
• Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.

Education

College graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program

Job description

Select Medical's NovaCare Rehabilitation outpatient orthopedic center in Scranton, PA is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide high-quality patient care to all ages. Per diem schedule, Monday–Friday, with one evening weekly until 6:30pm; center hours 7am–6:30pm; Friday closes at 3pm.

Coverage across SWB locations as needed. You will work under the supervision of a licensed PT, delivering PT services per policy and maintaining positive patient relations.