Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem

Select Medical; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Medical is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Panama City, FL. The role offers flexible PRN / Per Diem scheduling with a competitive pay of $35 per hour and a $1,500 sign-on bonus. Join a compassionate team focused on delivering exceptional patient care in a critical illness recovery setting, with clear pathways for advancement and support during your onboarding.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid state PTA license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required by start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of physical therapy services including exercises and functional activities.
• Implement treatment goals and plans established by the physical therapist.
• Train patients using orthotics or assistive devices.

Skills

Compassionate Treatment

Therapeutic Exercises

Patient Training

Coordination Exercises

Education

Valid state PTA license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Panama City

Schedule: PRN / Per Diem (no weekends, flexible hours)Compensation:

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Now offering a $1,500 Sign-on Bonus!

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.