Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem

Regency Hospital Company; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 39,778 - 56,653; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

401k eligibility after 1,000 hours

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A healthcare provider in East Chicago, Indiana is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to assist in delivering physical therapy services. Responsibilities include implementing treatment goals per the physical therapist and training patients in locomotion. Candidates must hold a valid PTA license and BLS certification. This is a PRN/Per Diem position with a pay rate of $35.00 per hour and an extensive orientation program to support new hires.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of physical therapy services including transportation and therapeutic exercises.
• Implement treatment goals and plans as established by the physical therapist.
• Assist the PT in therapeutic interventions to meet patients’ long-term goals.
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics or assistive devices.

Skills

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Compassionate patient care

Job description

Position

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location

East Chicago, Indiana

Schedule

PRN/Per Diem/As Needed (Monday-Friday; No Weekends/Holidays)

Compensation

$35.00 per hour

About Regency Hospital

Regency Hospital 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. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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