Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem

Select Medical; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus - Vic Village is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to inpatient post-ICU care. The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) works under the PT to support compassionate, excellent treatment for patients in Columbus, Ohio.

The PTA role includes assisting with therapy services, applying treatment plans, and helping patients regain mobility and independence. This PRN position offers $32 per hour, with occasional weekday shifts and an extensive orientation

Qualifications

• Valid state PTA license must be active at start date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required by start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of physical therapy services including transportation, exercises and functional activities.
• Implement treatment goals and plans as established by the PT.
• Support PT in interventions to meet long-term patient goals, including strengthening, balance, and mobility training.
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics or assistive devices.

Skills

PTA license

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Schedule: PRN (As Needed) - Occassional Weekday ShiftsCompensation: $32 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus - Vic Villageis 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