Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) / PRN
About The Position
Select Specialty Hospital - Midtown Atlanta is a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU services to chronically and critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) helps deliver compassionate physical therapy to patients during recovery. The role is PRN/per diem, as needed, on weekdays only, and pays $40.00 per hour. The hospital provides an extensive PTA orientation program to support a smooth transition into the setting. Demonstrated skills and dedication may lead to potential full-time opportunities. The role is part of a team of more than 44,000 committed to exceptional patient care.
Requirements
- Valid state PTA license.
- Possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the start date.
Responsibilities
- Assist with delivery of physical therapy services, including transportation, therapeutic exercises, and functional activities.
- Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs established by the physical therapist.
- Assist the physical therapist with interventions designed to meet 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 Physical Therapy Assistant orientation program.
- Potential opportunity for full-time employment.
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