Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem

Regency Hospital Company; Kentucky; On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Regency Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to support inpatient post-ICU recovery in Oregon, OH. The Per Diem/Coverage As Needed schedule requires the ability to pick up shifts at Sylvania and Oregon locations.

You will assist the PT with therapeutic exercises, gait training, and functional activities; implement treatment plans and help patients with mobility using orthotics or assistive devices.

Qualifications

• Valid state PTA license required.
• BLS certification required by start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist the PT with therapeutic exercises and functional activities.
• Support patient transportation and mobility training.
• Help implement treatment goals and plans.
• Train patients in use of orthotics, prosthetics, or assistive devices.

Skills

PTA license

BLS certification

Per diem flexibility

Job description

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Oregon, OH

Schedule: Per Diem/Coverage As Needed

Compensation: $37.00 Per Hour

• This position requires the ability to pick up shifts at both our Sylvania and Oregon locations, as needed.

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.
• 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.