Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) / PRN

Select Specialty Hospital San Antonio Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Potential advancement

401k eligibility

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Memphis East in Memphis, TN is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our inpatient post-ICU care team. The familiar setting supports PT delivery, therapeutic exercises, and functional activities for patients under PT supervision.

This PRN/Per Diem position emphasizes orientation, potential advancement, and patient-centered recovery. A valid PTA license and BLS are required to begin work in this world-class facility.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of physical therapy services including exercises and functional activities.
• Transport and assist patients as part of therapy sessions.
• Implement PT plans and programs to meet long-term goals.
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics or assistive devices.

Skills

PTA license

BLS certification

Therapy assistance

Education

PTA degree

Job description

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Location: Memphis, TN (located inside of Baptist East)
Schedule: PRN/Per Diem/As Needed
Compensation: $40.00 per hour
Select Specialty Hospital - Memphis East 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.