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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) / PRN

Select Specialty Hospital - Akron·Akron, Ohio

$38 - $38/hr·Other·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 20 days ago
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About the role

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

Overview Position

  • Physical
  • Therapy
  • Assistant (PTA)
  • Location:
  • Akron,
  • OH
  • Schedule:
  • PRN/Per
  • Diem/As
  • NeededCompensation: $38.00 per hour Select Specialty Hospital - Akron 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
  • Community Re-entry Training
  • Joint Mobility
  • Muscle Lengthening
  • Coordination Exercises
  • Cardiac Endurance

Benefits

  • 401k

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$38 - $38/hr
Location
Akron, Ohio
Posted
Jul 8, 2026
Closes
Jul 8, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Select Specialty Hospital - Akron

Select Medical made a commitment more than 20 years ago to deliver an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. We have honored that promise by helping define the nation's standard of excellence in specialized hospital...

Salary listed on 10 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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