Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility for part-time employees

Employee assistance program

Extensive orientation program

Job summary

A critical illness recovery hospital is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Evansville, IN. This role is crucial in providing compassionate care to patients recovering post-ICU. Responsibilities include assisting with physical therapy services, implementing treatment plans, and training patients using assistive devices. Minimum qualifications include a valid PTA license and BLS certification. The position offers part-time and PRN scheduling with a competitive salary of $35.00/hr, emphasizing employee well-being and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Valid PTA license in the state of Indiana.
• BLS certification required by start date.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Therapeutic exercises

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Valid state PTA license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Evansville, IN

Schedule: PRN/per-diem/As Needed

Compensation: $35.00/hr.

Select Specialty 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.
• 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.