Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem Days

Select Specialty Hospital San Antonio Inc.; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401k eligibility after 1,000 hours

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital- TriCities in Bristol, TN is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our post-ICU inpatient recovery team. The role supports a PT in delivering therapy, transportation and functional activities to chronically ill patients, with a focus on long-term goal achievement.

The position requires a valid PTA license and BLS, with a PRN Days schedule and a $3,000 sign-on bonus. Compensation is $35.00/hr plus opportunity for advancement.

Qualifications

• Valid state PTA license.
• BLS certification required at 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 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.

Education

State PTA license

BLS certification

Job description

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Location: Bristol, Tennessee 37620
Schedule: PRN Days
Compensation: $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
• 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.