Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital - Springfield; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part time/Per Diem

Job summary

Select Medical’s SSH-Springfield campus is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to support inpatient post-ICU rehab. The role includes assisting with therapy services, transportation, exercises, and functional activities under the PT supervision.

The position is part-time/per diem with an hourly rate of $33. Join a team focused on compassionate care, with extensive orientation and potential full-time opportunities based on performance.

Qualifications

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

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 to meet long-term goals (strengthening, balance, endurance, functional skills, re-entry training).
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, or assistive devices.

Skills

PTA license

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: SSH-Springfield

Schedule: PRNCompensation: $33 per hour

SSH-Springfield 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.
• 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