Physical Therapy Assistant PRN

Select Medical; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility

Part-time/Per Diem

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Saint Charles, MO. This PRN position offers a $37/hr rate and a $1,250 sign-on bonus with no commitments, plus opportunities for advancement within a large hospital network.

Responsibilities include assisting PT services, implementing treatment plans, and guiding patients in functional activities and mobility. Valid PTA license and BLS are required to start.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist delivery of physical therapy services including transportation and therapeutic exercises.
• Implement treatment goals and plans as established by the physical therapist.
• Assist the PT in carrying out interventions to meet long-term goals (strengthening, balance, endurance, mobility).
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics or assistive devices.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Select Specialty Hospital- St. Charles

Schedule: PRNCompensation: $37/hr PRN Rate

Sign-on Bonus: $1,250 NO COMMITMENT

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world‑class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong:Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement:Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being:We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well‑being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Your Impact Matters:Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of physical therapy services including transportation, therapeutic exercises and functional activities
• Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the physical therapist (PT)
• Assist the PT in carrying out therapeutic interventions designed to meet the patients’ long‑term goals, including strengthening, coordination and balance exercises; posture, endurance/cardiac, functional skills and community re‑entry training; joint mobility and muscle lengthening and pain relief
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics or assistive devices

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans