Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital; Panama City (FL); Hybrid; USD 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

401k eligibility after 1,000 hours

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A specialized healthcare facility in Panama City is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide compassionate care to critically ill patients. The position offers a flexible PRN schedule without weekends and a pay rate of $35.00 per hour, with a $3,000 sign-on bonus available. Ideal candidates must hold a valid PTA license and possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the start date. Join a team dedicated to exceptional patient care and make a meaningful impact in recovery.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid state PTA license.
• BLS certification required by the start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with physical therapy services including therapeutic exercises.
• Implement treatment plans as established by the physical therapist.
• Train patients using assistive devices.
• Monitor patient progress during therapy.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Therapeutic exercises

Documentation skills

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

Note: Now offering a $3,000 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 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.