Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem

SSM Health; Oxford (FL); On-site; Part time

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Oxford, FL. This role involves assisting with physical therapy services and implementing treatment plans. A valid PTA license and BLS certification are required. Join a dedicated team committed to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Valid state PTA license required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic Life Support

Job description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Oxford, FL

Schedule: PRN/Per-diemCompensation: $32.00/hr.

Sign-on Bonus: $5,000

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 Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) 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.
• 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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans