Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem

Select Medical; Durham (NC); Vor Ort; USD 44.000 - 59.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401k eligibility

Zusammenfassung

Select Medical in Durham, NC is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join a weekday, PRN/Per Diem schedule at Duke Regional Hospital on the 6th floor. The PTA will support delivery of PT services, assist the PT with goal-oriented treatments, and help patients regain mobility using orthotics, prosthetics or assistive devices.

The role requires a valid PTA license and BLS certification by start date, with opportunities to cover time off and high census needs.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Deliver physical therapy services including transportation, exercises, and functional activities.
• Implement treatment goals and plans as set by PT.
• Assist PT with interventions to meet long-term goals: strengthening, balance, posture, endurance, and community re-entry training.
• Train patients in locomotion using assistive devices.

Kenntnisse

Compassionate patient care

Basic life support

Ausbildung

PTA license

BLS certification

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Durham, NC (6th floor of Duke Regional Hospital)

Schedule: PRN/Per Diem - Weekdays OnlyCompensation: $37.00 per hour

*Pick up shifts during the weekday to help cover time off and high census needs Monday - Friday*

Select Specialty Hospital Durham 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

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