Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital San Antonio Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus - Vic Village is a critical illness recovery hospital seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to support inpatient post-ICU rehabilitation. This PRN position includes occasional weekday shifts in Columbus, OH, with compensation of $32 per hour.

You will assist the PT in delivering therapy, conducting therapeutic activities, and helping patients regain mobility and function, under PT supervision.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist PT with delivery of physical therapy services including 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 to meet long-term patient goals (strength, balance, endurance).
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics or assistive devices.

Education

PTA license (state)

BLS Certification

Job description

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Schedule: PRN (As Needed) - Occassional Weekday Shifts

Compensation: $32 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus - Vic Village 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 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
• 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.