Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem Days

Select Medical; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital- TriCities in Bristol, Tennessee is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for PRN day shifts. Compensation is $35.00/hr with a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

The hospital focuses on inpatient post-ICU care for chronically ill patients, with extensive orientation and potential for advancement into full-time roles. Responsibilities include assisting in delivery of PT services, implementing treatment plans, and training patients in mobility and functional tasks.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist delivery of physical therapy services including transportation, therapeutic exercises and functional activities
• Assist the PT with treatment goals and plans
• Help implement interventions for strength, balance, coordination, posture and functional skills
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics or assistive devices

Job description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Bristol,Tennessee37620

Schedule: PRN DaysCompensation: $35.00/hr

Sign-on bonus: $3000

Select Specialty Hospital- TriCities 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