Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital San Antonio Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital- Orlando Central in Orlando, FL is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for PRN/Per Diem schedules. You will assist the PT with therapeutic exercises, transportation, and functional activities to support rehabilitation goals.

This role helps patients breathe, speak, eat, walk and think more independently. A valid state PTA license and BLS are required by start date; the facility offers orientation and potential advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with PT services including therapeutic exercises and functional activities.
• Support the PT in implementing treatment goals and plans.
• Assist patients with locomotion using devices as prescribed.
• Provide interventions to improve strength, balance and endurance.

Skills

BLS Certification

Transportation & Patient Handling

Rehabilitation Support

Education

State PTA License

Job description

Select Specialty Hospital- Orlando Central

Schedule: PRN / Per Diem
Compensation: $35 per hour

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Orlando, FL

Schedule: PRN / Per Diem
Compensation: $35 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital - Orlando Central is a 31-bed free-standing critical illness recovery hospital. We specialize in helping critically ill patients breathe, speak, eat, walk and think as independently as possible.

Our hospital also offers medical rehabilitation through Select Medical Rehabilitation, a 32-bed acute rehabilitation unit. The unit is designed to meet an individual’s rehabilitation needs and goals through a range of programs and services. The unit is located within Select Specialty Hospital - Orlando Central

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.