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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital - Miami Lakes·Hialeah, Florida

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 improve patient mobility and recovery.

Overview Position

  • Physical
  • Therapy
  • Assistant (PTA)
  • Location:
  • Miami
  • Lakes,
  • FL
  • Schedule: PRN/ Per Diem Select Specialty 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.
  • 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 Exercises
  • Pain Relief
  • Patient Transportation
  • Prosthetics
  • Orthotics
  • Assistive Devices
  • Patient Training
  • Functional Activities
  • Balance Exercises
  • Posture Training
  • Endurance Training
  • Joint Mobility
  • Muscle Lengthening
  • Coordination Exercises
  • Cardiac Training

Benefits

  • 401k

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Hialeah, Florida
Posted
Jun 17, 2026
Closes
Jun 17, 2027
Application
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Hiring organization

Select Specialty Hospital - Miami Lakes

Select Specialty Hospital - Miami Lakes is hiring in Hialeah, Florida. It operates in medical practices. Team size: 2-10 employees. Headquarters: Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. This opening is listed as other.

Salary listed on 6 jobs
IndustryMedical Practices
Size2-10 employees
HQMechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
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Per diem PTA roles stay locally competitive

Florida per diem Physical Therapy Assistant roles often draw steady interest because facilities need flexible coverage for patient volume, staffing gaps, and seasonal demand. Candidates are usually evaluated on active Florida PTA licensure, BLS certification, and recent hands-on experience, while per diem schedules can make availability and reliability especially important. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, BLS status, and readiness to start with short notice before applying.

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