PTA - Post-ICU Rehab Specialist (PRN)

Select Specialty Hospital; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 35,817 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Danville, KY is seeking a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to support patient rehabilitation in a critical illness recovery setting. You will assist with PT-delivered treatments, transportation, and functional activities under the direction of a licensed PT.

The role is PRN/Per-diem with opportunities for advancement and eligibility for benefits after reaching 1,000 hours; valid PTA license and BLS are required to start.

Qualifications

• Valid state PTA license.
• 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 PT.
• Assist the PT in carrying out interventions to meet long‑term patient goals (strengthening, balance, endurance, functional skills).
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics or assistive devices.

Skills

PTA license

BLS certification

Job description

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Danville, KY

Schedule: PRN/Per-diem

Compensation: $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.
• 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.