Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) / PRN

Select Medical • Memphis, TN

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital - Memphis East is a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU services to chronically and critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) supports physical therapy services for patients, working under treatment goals, plans, and programs established by a physical therapist. The role is PRN/per diem/as needed, weekdays only, at the hospital located inside Baptist East in Memphis, Tennessee, and pays $40.00 per hour.

The hospital provides an extensive orientation program to support a smooth transition into the setting. Strong performance may lead to potential full-time opportunities. The organization also describes benefits intended to support employees’ financial, work/life, and emotional well-being. Part-time and per-diem employees may be eligible for a 401(k) after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of physical therapy services, including patient transportation, therapeutic exercises, and functional activities.
• Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs established by the physical therapist.
• Assist the physical therapist with interventions addressing 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.
• Potential full-time opportunities based on demonstrated skills and dedication.
• Benefits supporting financial, work/life, and emotional well-being for employees and family members.
• 401(k) eligibility for part-time/per-diem employees upon reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed