Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - FT Days | Hammond LTACH

PAM Health Specialty and Rehabilitation Hospital of Hammond; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

Employee Assistance Program

FSA/HSA

Life & Disability insurance

Continuing education

Supplemental insurance

Discount offerings

Personal travel discounts

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

PAM Health Specialty and Rehabilitation Hospital of Hammond is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team and provide direct patient care in a hospital setting. The PTA will work under the direction of the Physical Therapist to implement treatment plans for diverse patients.

Ideal candidates have inpatient experience or a strong desire to learn, with ongoing opportunities for education and professional development within PAM Health System.

Qualifications

• PTA license in the state where the hospital resides.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Experience in an inpatient hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Plan and implement specific treatment programs for individual patients.
• Contribute to the development of services within PAM Health System.

Skills

PTA license

BLS certification

Inpatient experience

Patient care

Education

PTA program completion

Job description

We are looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team and care for our diverse patient population. The ideal candidate will have prior inpatient hospital experience or a desire and commitment to learn.
At PAM Health, we care for chronically and critically ill patients who require extended hospital care. PAM Health has over 80 hospital locations and employs over 11,000 people across the country. Our teams work together to deliver the highest level of compassionate care ensuring the best possible outcome for our patients.

What can we offer you as a full-time employee?

• Medical benefits: EPO/HDHP/HSA options, including prescription coverage, Rx ’n Go, and Teladoc
• Comprehensive dental and vision benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, legal, and financial services
• Flexible spending (FSA) and health savings (HSA) accounts
• Life and Disability insurance benefits
• Education/In-Service Opportunities including continuing education and tuition assistance
• Supplemental benefits: Accident, critical illness, cancer, pet, and identity theft protection insurance options
• Auto, Home, Cell Phone, and Gym Membership discount offerings
• Personal Travel Discounts
• 401(k) plans and discretionary employer match
• Generous Paid Benefit Time

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), under the direction of the Physical Therapist, will be primarily responsible for direct patient care, planning and implementing specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of Physical Therapy in the PAM Health System. The Physical Therapist Assistant will additionally be involved in the further development of the services. The Physical Therapist Assistant must be flexible to meet the needs of the system within many different facilities.

• Education and Training: PTA license in the state where the hospital or clinic resides. Current BLS certification required.
• Experience: One year of clinical experience preferred.