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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) / PRN

Select Specialty Hospital - Durham·Durham County, North Carolina

$37 - $37/hr·Other·On Site·0-2 yrs·
Posted 12 days 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 aid in long-term recovery.

Overview Position

  • Physical
  • Therapy
  • Assistant (PTA)
  • Location:
  • Durham,
  • NC (6th floor of
  • Duke
  • Regional
  • Hospital)
  • Schedule:
  • PRN/Per
  • Diem -
  • Weekdays
  • Only
  • Compensation: $37.00 per hour *Pick up shifts during the weekday to help cover time off and high census needs Monday - Friday
  • Select Specialty Hospital Durham 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 Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) 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.
  • 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.

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
  • Therapeutic Exercises
  • Pain Relief
  • Patient Transportation
  • Functional Activities
  • Posture Training
  • Endurance Training
  • Community Re-entry Training
  • Joint Mobility
  • Muscle Lengthening
  • Strengthening Exercises
  • Orthotics Training
  • Prosthetics Training
  • Assistive Devices Training
  • Cardiac Training
  • Coordination and Balance Training

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$37 - $37/hr
Location
Durham County, North Carolina
Posted
Jul 16, 2026
Closes
Jul 16, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Select Specialty Hospital - Durham

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

Salary listed on 8 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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PRN Physical Therapy Assistant roles in North Carolina are often driven by coverage needs in hospitals, rehab settings, and outpatient clinics, so openings can appear when teams need flexible support. These roles are competitive because employers usually want a current North Carolina PTA license, BLS certification by the start date, and prior experience; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your license and BLS status, and be ready to show one year of relevant PTA experience.

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