Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem

Select Medical; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading critical illness recovery hospital is looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide compassionate care and assist with therapeutic services. Join a dedicated team to support patients during challenging recovery processes and benefit from a structured orientation program and potential advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Extensive PTA orientation program

Opportunity for advancement within the organization

Impactful role in patient care

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid state PTA license.
• BLS certification required by start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of physical therapy services.
• Implement treatment goals and plans established by the physical therapist.
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics or assistive devices.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Valid state PTA license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Select Specialty- DeSotois 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 Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) 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.
• 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.