Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital San Antonio Inc.; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Jackson is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to support inpatient post-ICU recovery in Jackson, MS. This per diem/as-needed role involves assisting with PT services under supervision, promoting patient mobility, and participating in tailored treatment plans to aid rapid functional recovery.

Qualified applicants will hold an active PTA license in Mississippi and BLS certification by start date.

Qualifications

• Active PTA license in the state.
• BLS certification required by start date.

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.

Education

PTA license

BLS certification

Job description

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Jackson, MS

Schedule: Per Diem / As Needed

Select Specialty Hospital - Jackson 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
• 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.