Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Daytona Beach, FL is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) on a per diem basis. The role involves assisting in the delivery of physical therapy services and implementing therapeutic plans under the guidance of a physical therapist.

Minimum qualifications include a valid state PTA license and BLS certification by the start date. This position offers flexibility in scheduling with compensation at $40.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Valid state PTA license required.
• BLS certification must be completed by the start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with physical therapy services including therapeutic exercises.
• Implement treatment goals and plans established by the physical therapist.
• Assist in therapeutic interventions to meet long-term goals.

Skills

Assisting with delivery of physical therapy services

Implementing treatment goals

Training patients in locomotion

Education

Valid state PTA license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem

Location: Daytona Beach, FL

Schedule: As Needed - Weekday shifts available

Compensation: $40.00 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital - Daytona Beach 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 (PTAs) 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