PRN PTA: Compassionate Rehab for Critical Illness Patients

Select Specialty Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 43,187 - 61,509; Full time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Akron in Akron, OH is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to support patient recovery on a PRN basis. The position offers compensation of $38.00 per hour.

The PTA will assist with the delivery of physical therapy services, including transportation, therapeutic exercises and functional activities, under the supervision of the PT. Minimum qualifications include a valid state PTA license and a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.

Qualifications

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

Skills

PTA license

Job description

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Akron, OH

Schedule: PRN/Per Diem/As Needed

Compensation: $38.00 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital - Akron 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.