Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Select Medical; Willingboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus: $3000

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education opportunities

Clinical ladder program

401(k) retirement plan

Health, vision, dental

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Willingboro, NJ is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for a full-time, Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The role offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus and a compensation range of $28.00–$40.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities include assisting with PT services, following treatment plans, and aiding in patient mobility and functional activities. A state PTA license and BLS certification are required to start.

Qualifications

• Valid state PTA license required.
• BLS certification required by start date.

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.

Education

Valid state PTA license

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: 218 Sunset Rd, Willingboro, NJ 08046

Schedule: Full-time Monday - Friday 8AM-4:30PM / No weekends No HolidaysCompensation: $28.00 - $40.00 based on years of experience

Sign-On Bonus: $3000

Select Specialty Hospitalis 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 and thorough Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Advance Your Career: Tuition reimbursement, and continuing education opportunities.
• Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.
• Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program.
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional 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