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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Full-time

Select Medical

Atlantic City, NJFull-time$27–40/hrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$27–40/hr
Location
Atlantic City, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid State PTA LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job overview

Select Medical is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Full-time. Select Specialty Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients. This role involves assisting with physical therapy services, implementing treatment goals and plans, and carrying out therapeutic interventions. PTAs play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment to patients during vulnerable times.

Key focus areas include 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), and Assist the PT in carrying out therapeutic interventions designed to meet the patients’ long-term goals.

Successful candidates bring Valid State PTA License and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Preferred (not required): Delivery Of Physical Therapy Services, Implement Treatment Goals, Implement Treatment Plans, and Implement Treatment Programs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Delivery of Physical Therapy ServicesImplement Treatment GoalsImplement Treatment PlansImplement Treatment ProgramsTherapeutic InterventionsStrengthening ExercisesCoordination ExercisesBalance ExercisesPosture TrainingEndurance TrainingCardiac TrainingFunctional Skills TrainingCommunity Re-Entry TrainingJoint MobilityMuscle LengtheningPain ReliefTrain Patients in Locomotion Using Orthotics

Qualifications

Valid State PTA LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification1 Year Experience

Benefits

Tuition Assistance
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Atlantic City, NJ

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm / Full-time

Compensation: $27.00 - $40.00 based on years of experience

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 and thorough Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.

  • Advance Your Career : Tuition reimbursement, and continuing education opportunities.

  • Elevate Your Skills : Clinical ladder program.

  • Ease the Burden : Student debt benefit program.

  • Your Health Matters : Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings

  • Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance

  • Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection

  • Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional 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

Location : Location US-NJ-Atlantic City

Job ID 370379

Position Type Full Time

Experience (Years) 1

Category Physical Therapist Assistant

Company Select Specialty Hospital - Atlantic City

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