Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem/PRN

SSM Health; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Danville, KY, where you will assist in delivering compassionate care and rehabilitation services to critically ill patients. This per-diem role offers flexible scheduling and the potential for full-time opportunities, with a competitive compensation of $31.00/hr and additional benefits to ensure your well-being and career growth.

Benefits

Extensive orientation program

401k eligibility after 1,000 hours

Employee assistance program

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Valid state PTA license is required.
• BLS certification must be obtained by the start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of physical therapy services.
• Implement treatment goals and plans established by the physical therapist.
• Train patients in locomotion using assistive devices.

Skills

Patient Care

Therapeutic Exercises

Communication

Education

Valid state PTA license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Location: Danville, KY

Schedule: Per-diem/PRN/As neededCompensation: $31.00/hr.

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 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. 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

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