Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Full-time

Select Medical; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 30,307 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Comprehensive medical/Rx plans

Generous PTO

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wheeling is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to deliver compassionate care and assist with physical therapy services. The ideal candidate will possess a valid PTA license and BLS certification. The role offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits including tuition reimbursement and comprehensive health plans.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of physical therapy services.
• Implement treatment goals established by the PT.
• Assist in therapeutic interventions for patients.
• Train patients in locomotion using assistive devices.

Skills

Valid state PTA license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Overview

Position Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) – Full-time

Location Select Specialty Hospital - Wheeling (located inside Wheeling Hospital, 2nd floor)

Schedule

Full Time, Monday-Friday

Compensation

$22.00 - $37.00 per hour

Sign-On Bonus

$1,500

About the role

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. Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Start Strong — extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition
• 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 plans
• Recharge & Refresh — generous PTO
• Invest in Your Future — company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, life and disability protection
• Your Impact Matters — join a nationwide team committed to exceptional care

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