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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital - Orlando Central

#Rehabilitation #Inpatient #PTA #Locomotion #Physical Therapy Assistant #Prosthetics #Orthotics #Patient care #BLS certification #Therapeutic interventions #Critical illness recovery #Pain relief

Other On Site 0-2 yrs$35 / HOURPosted 2 months agoCloses Apr 9

Location

Orlando, Florida

Salary

$35 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Physical Therapy Assistant will implement treatment plans and programs established by the physical therapist to assist patients with recovery. They are responsible for delivering therapeutic interventions, including exercises, mobility training, and patient education on assistive devices.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a valid state Physical Therapy Assistant license. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required by the start date.

professional certificatePatient careProstheticsOrthoticsTherapeutic exercisesFunctional activitiesPain reliefPhysical therapyAssistive devicesBalance exercisesPosture trainingEndurance trainingJoint mobilityMuscle lengthening

Job description

Overview Position

Physical
Therapy
Assistant (PTA)
Location:
Orlando,
FL
Schedule:
PRN /
Per
Diem
Compensation: $35 per hour Select Specialty Hospital & Select Medical Acute Rehabilitation Unit is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.
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 which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on 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

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. Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans