Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) / Full-time / $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Select Medical; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking hospital dedicated to providing exceptional care to critically ill patients. As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate treatment and support during patients' recovery journeys. With a comprehensive orientation program and opportunities for professional growth, including tuition reimbursement and a clinical ladder program, you will be empowered to enhance your skills and make a meaningful impact. Enjoy a supportive work environment with generous benefits, including health insurance, PTO, and a 401(K) plan. This is your chance to contribute to a team of over 44,000 professionals committed to excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education opportunities

Student debt benefit program

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Generous PTO

401(K) with company match

Qualifications

• Assist with physical therapy services and implement treatment plans.
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics and assistive devices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of physical therapy services including therapeutic exercises.
• Implement treatment goals and assist PT in therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Therapeutic Exercises

Patient Training

Assistive Devices

Education

Valid state PTA license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Midtown Atlanta, GA

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Compensation: $28.00 to $39.00 per hour

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

Select Specialty Hospital - Midtown Atlanta 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 and thorough Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement, and continuing education opportunities.
• Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.
• Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program.
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive insurance coverage, health, dental, vision, life insurance. Generous PTO and 401(K) with company match.
• 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

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.