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

Select Medical; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading critical illness recovery hospital in Macon, GA is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA). The role plays a crucial part in delivering compassionate care and requires a valid PTA license and BLS certification. You will assist patients throughout their recovery journey by implementing treatment plans and providing support during therapeutic exercises, ensuring a positive impact on their healing process.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Generous PTO and 401(K) match

Clinical ladder program

Student debt benefit program

Qualifications

• Must have a valid state PTA license.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required by start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of physical therapy services, including therapeutic exercises.
• Implement treatment goals and plans established by the PT.
• Train patients using orthotics and assistive devices.

Skills

Compassionate care

Therapeutic exercises

Team collaboration

Education

Valid state PTA license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

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

Job ID 331481

Full Time

Job Description

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Macon, GA

Schedule: Full-Time
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

Regency Hospital - Macon 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.