Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Tallahassee is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Tallahassee, FL. The PRN/Per Diem position offers a $35 per hour compensation and opportunities to support inpatient post-ICU recovery services.

Responsibilities include assisting the PT, delivering therapy services, and helping patients with functional activities and gait training using assistive devices. BLS and PTA license are required to start.

Qualifications

• Valid state PTA license.
• BLS certification by start date.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physical therapy services including therapeutic exercises and functional activities.
• Implement treatment goals and plans established by the PT.
• Assist the PT with interventions to meet long-term goals.
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics or assistive devices.
• Assist with transportation of patients as part of therapy sessions.

Skills

Physical therapy

PTA license

BLS

Job description

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Schedule: PRN / Per Diem
Compensation: $35 per hour
Select Specialty Hospital - Tallahassee 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
• 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.