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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem

Regency Hospital - Northwest Indiana·East Chicago, Indiana

$35/hr·Other·On Site·0-2 yrs·
Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

Assist with the delivery of physical therapy services, including therapeutic exercises and functional activities. Implement treatment goals and programs as established by the physical therapist to support patient recovery.

Overview Position

  • Physical
  • Therapy
  • Assistant (PTA)
  • Location:
  • East
  • Chicago,
  • Indiana
  • Schedule: PRN/Per Diem/As Needed (Monday-Friday;
  • No
  • Weekends/Holidays)
  • Compensation: $35.00 per hour Regency Hospital 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 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

Requirements

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

  • professional certificate
  • Basic Life Support
  • BLS
  • Patient care
  • Prosthetics
  • Orthotics
  • Therapeutic exercises
  • Functional activities
  • Pain relief
  • Physical therapy
  • Cardiac rehabilitation
  • Assistive devices
  • Postural training
  • Endurance training
  • Joint mobility
  • Muscle lengthening
  • Locomotion training

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Employee assistance program

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$35/hr
Location
East Chicago, Indiana
Posted
Apr 17, 2026
Closes
Apr 17, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Regency Hospital - Northwest Indiana

Regency Hospital - Northwest Indiana is hiring in East Chicago, Indiana. It operates in hospitals and health care. Organization type: Privately Held. Team size: 51-200 employees. This opening is listed as other.

Salary listed on 8 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size51-200 employees
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Per diem Physical Therapy Assistant roles in Indiana often reflect steady demand in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and rehab settings where coverage needs can change by schedule. These roles are competitive because employers typically want an active PTA license, BLS by the start date, and flexibility for variable shifts. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license and BLS status before applying.

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