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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem Days

Select Specialty Hospital - TriCities·Bristol, Tennessee

$35 - $35/hr·Other·On Site·0-2 yrs·
Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

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 support long-term recovery.

Overview Position

  • Physical
  • Therapy
  • Assistant (PTA)
  • Location:
  • Bristol,
  • Tennessee 37620
  • Schedule:
  • PRN
  • Days
  • Compensation: $35.00/hr
  • Sign-on bonus: $3000 Select Specialty Hospital- TriCities 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.
  • 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 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 certificate
  • Physical Therapy
  • Therapeutic Exercise
  • Pain Relief
  • Patient Transportation
  • Prosthetics
  • Orthotics
  • Assistive Devices
  • Patient Training
  • Balance Exercises
  • Joint Mobility
  • Muscle Lengthening
  • Coordination Exercises
  • Cardiac Endurance Training
  • Functional Activity Implementation

Benefits

  • 401k

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$35 - $35/hr
Location
Bristol, Tennessee
Posted
Jun 1, 2026
Closes
Jun 1, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Select Specialty Hospital - TriCities

Part of the Select Medical family of brands, Select Specialty Hospitals and Regency Hospitals treat the most critical and complex medical and surgical conditions. Select Specialty and Regency Hospitals offer a variety of programs and services to match the patient's acuity and...

Salary listed on 4 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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PTA per diem roles in Tennessee

Per diem Physical Therapy Assistant roles in Tennessee often reflect steady patient-care coverage needs across rehab and outpatient settings. Competition can be strong because employers typically want a valid Tennessee PTA license, current BLS certification, and prior experience; the listed 401(k) benefit may also matter to candidates comparing offers. Since the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, you can review the essentials quickly; confirm your license, BLS status, and one year of experience before applying.

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