Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) / Full-time
About The Position
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 that support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part-time/Per Diem positions are eligible for a 401 (k) plan after 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
Requirements
- Valid state PTA license
- Possess a 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
Benefits
- Extensive orientation program
- Opportunity for Advancement
- benefits that support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members
- Part-time/Per Diem positions are eligible for a 401 (k) plan after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year
- Employee Assistance Program to part-time employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
