PTA – Inpatient Rehab for Critical Illness Recovery (PRN)

Select Medical; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility

Job summary

Select Medical in Durham, NC is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join a weekday, PRN/Per Diem schedule at Duke Regional Hospital on the 6th floor. The PTA will support delivery of PT services, assist the PT with goal-oriented treatments, and help patients regain mobility using orthotics, prosthetics or assistive devices.

The role requires a valid PTA license and BLS certification by start date, with opportunities to cover time off and high census needs.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid state PTA license.
• BLS certification required by start date.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physical therapy services including transportation, exercises, and functional activities.
• Implement treatment goals and plans as set by PT.
• Assist PT with interventions to meet long-term goals: strengthening, balance, posture, endurance, and community re-entry training.
• Train patients in locomotion using assistive devices.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Basic life support

Education

PTA license

BLS certification

Job description

Select Medical in Durham, NC is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join a weekday, PRN/Per Diem schedule at Duke Regional Hospital on the 6th floor. The PTA will support delivery of PT services, assist the PT with goal-oriented treatments, and help patients regain mobility using orthotics, prosthetics or assistive devices.

The role requires a valid PTA license and BLS certification by start date, with opportunities to cover time off and high census needs.