Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem

Select Medical; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading critical illness recovery hospital in Phoenix seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to support patient recovery through compassionate care and physical rehabilitation. The position offers flexible PRN scheduling with performance-based advancement opportunities and a strong orientation program. Suitable candidates will have a valid PTA license and BLS certification.

Benefits

401k eligibility after 1,000 hours

Employee assistance program available

Extensive orientation program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of physical therapy services and implement treatment plans.
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics or assistive devices.
• Support PT with therapeutic exercises and interventions.

Skills

Therapeutic exercises

Functional activities

Patient training

Education

Valid state PTA license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem

Job ID 333302

1111 East McDowell Road
Phoenix , AZ 85006-2612

https://careers.selectmedical.com/jobs/2025/06/19/21/08/333302/

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2025-06-20

Job Description

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Select Specialty in Phoenix, AZ, inside Banner University in the second tower on the 11th floor

Schedule: PRN / pick up weekday shifts Monday - Friday

Compensation: $42.00 per hour

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

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