Physical Therapy Assistant; PTA​/PRN

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Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Location:
Canton, OH
Schedule: PRN/Per Diem/As Needed - Week Days Only
Compensation: $34.00 per hour

[Brand-Location] 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 Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) 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.
• Your Impact Matters:
  Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.

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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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

Select Specialty Hospital is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.