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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem/PRN

Select Medical

Danville (KY)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Part time

27 days ago

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Job summary

Select Medical is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our forefront team at the Select Specialty Hospital in Danville, KY. The PTA will collaborate closely with physical therapists to deliver compassionate care and help patients reach their rehabilitation goals. This position offers flexible hours and opportunities for career advancement within our esteemed healthcare system.

Benefits

401k eligibility after 1,000 hours
Employee assistance program
Comprehensive orientation program

Qualifications

  • Licensed PTA required.
  • BLS certification must be obtained by start date.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with delivery of physical therapy services and treatments.
  • Implement treatment goals and plans as established by the PT.
  • Help train patients in using assistive devices.

Skills

Physical Therapy Assistance
Therapeutic Exercises
Patient Care

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

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