Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital; Rochelle Park (NJ); Hybrid; USD 42,051 - 59,891; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan for part-time employees after 1,000 hours

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Rochelle Park, NJ. The PTA will assist in delivering physical therapy services and implementing treatment plans under the direction of the physical therapist. This per diem role offers flexibility in hours, and opportunities for advancement. Qualifications include a valid state PTA license and BLS certification. Join our dedicated team to provide compassionate care to patients at a leading critical illness recovery hospital.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid state PTA license to practice.
• BLS certification must be acquired by the start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing physical therapy services under the direction of a physical therapist.
• Implement treatment plans established by the physical therapist.
• Train patients in the use of assistive devices and ensure effective therapeutic exercises.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Therapeutic exercises

Team collaboration

Locomotion training

Education

Valid state PTA license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Rochelle Park, NJ

Schedule: Per Diem - Hours Flexible Monday - Friday between 8 am to 4:30 pm (Flexible start/end times)

Compensation: $37.00 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 that support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part-time/Per Diem positions are eligible for a 401 (k) plan after 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.