Job detail

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) / PRN

Select Specialty Hospital - Durham

#Rehabilitation #Healthcare #BLS Certification #Assistive Devices #Inpatient Care #Therapeutic Intervention #PTA #Physical Therapy Assistant #Prosthetics

Quick overview

Assist in delivering physical therapy services, including therapeutic exercises and functional activities for critically ill patients. Implement treatment goals and programs established by the physical therapist to aid in long-term recovery.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a valid state PTA license and a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the start date. One year of experience is indicated in the additional job data.

professional certificateTherapeutic ExercisesPain ReliefPatient TransportationFunctional ActivitiesPosture TrainingEndurance TrainingCommunity Re-entry TrainingJoint MobilityMuscle LengtheningStrengthening ExercisesOrthotics TrainingProsthetics TrainingAssistive Devices TrainingCardiac TrainingCoordination and Balance Training

Job description

Overview Position

Physical
Therapy
Assistant (PTA)
Location:
Durham,
NC (6th floor of
Duke
Regional
Hospital)
Schedule:
PRN/Per
Diem -
Consistent
Hours
Available -
Week
Days
OnlyCompensation: $35.00 per hour Select Specialty Hospital Durham 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.