Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem
Part-timeAlexandria, VAPart-time$36/hrSeen 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Select Medical is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem. Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) at Inova Specialty Hospital in Alexandria, VA provides compassionate inpatient post‑ICU care, assisting with therapy services, treatment goals, and patient mobility, with orientation and potential full‑time advancement.
Key focus areas include Assist with delivery of physical therapy services including transportation, therapeutic exercises and functional activities, Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the physical therapist, and Assist the PT in therapeutic interventions to meet long‑term patient goals.
Preferred (not required): Physical Therapy Services Delivery, Therapeutic Exercises, Functional Activities, and Treatment Goal Implementation.
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Overview
Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Location: Alexandria, VA
Schedule: PRN/ Per Diem
Compensation: $36 per hour
Inova 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:
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Start Strong : Extensive Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
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Opportunity for Advancement : Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities.
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Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.
Responsibilities
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Assist with the delivery of physical therapy services including transportation, therapeutic exercises and functional activities
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Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the physical therapist (PT)
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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
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Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics or assistive devices
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
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Valid state PTA license
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Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Location : Location US-VA-Alexandria
Job ID 377322
Position Type Per Diem
Experience (Years) 1
Category Physical Therapist Assistant
Company Inova Specialty Hospital
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