Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - PRN Days | Texarkana LTACH

PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Texarkana; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Texarkana is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our PRN team, delivering direct patient care to a diverse inpatient population. The PTA works under the supervision of the Physical Therapist to plan and implement personalized treatment programs and contribute to service development.

The ideal candidate will hold a PTA license in Texas, have current BLS certification, and prefer at least one year of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• PTA license in the state where the hospital resides.
• Current BLS certification required.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Plan and implement individualized treatment programs.
• Participate in development of services and adapt to multiple facilities within PAM Health system.

Education

PTA license in TX

BLS certification

Job description

Hiring PRN PTA's with a flexible schedule to suit your lifestyle! We are looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant 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. 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.