Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Select Medical; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education

Career Growth

401(k)

Diversity

Job summary

NovaCare Rehabilitation, part of Select Medical, seeks an experienced, licensed Physical Therapist Assistant for outpatient work in State College, PA. This PRN role offers an hourly rate of $28–$32 based on experience and requires indirect supervision.

You will provide high-quality PTA services under the oversight of a licensed PT, contributing to patient progress across orthopedics, neuro and sports medicine while enjoying a flexible schedule that fits your life.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Passed the CAPTE national examination for PTAs.
• Valid PA PTA license with Indirect Supervision.
• CPR certification in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of a licensed physical therapist.
• Deliver high-quality PTA services with minimal supervision.
• Maintain positive interactions with centers and patients to support growth.

Skills

PTA license

CPR certification

Education

Accredited PTA program

CAPTE national exam passed

Job description

Overview

Position:Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient (Indirect Supervision Required)

Location: State College, PA

Schedule: PRN, as needed, Monday through Friday

Compensation: Hourly rate, $28-$32/hr based on your experience

We are seeking an experienced, licensed PRN physical therapist assistant (PTA) to help on an as-needed basis. While our centers typically operate Monday through Friday, our flexible scheduling lets you craft a schedule that's suited to your unique lifestyle!

Unique Location/Job Details: Unique: Position is covering as needed in our outpatient orthopedic center in State College. This is a community based, patient focused outpatient center that sees a diverse patient mix including orthopedics, neuro and sports medicine. Indirect Supervision is required.

Why Work With Us?

AtNovaCare Rehabilitation, we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience and helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.

PRN Perks:

• Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
• Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
• 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
• Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties

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.

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 with Indirect Supervision
• CPR certification

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans