Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Full-time

Select Medical

Durham, NCFull-time$28–40/hrSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$28–40/hr

Location

Durham, NC

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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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 Durham seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to support inpatient post‑ICU recovery for critically ill patients. The PTA will assist with therapy services, implement treatment plans, and train patients in mobility using orthotics or assistive devices. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, tuition reimbursement, and a clinical ladder program within a 6th‑floor Duke Regional Hospital setting.

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 like strengthening, coordination, balance, posture, endurance, joint mobility, and pain relief..

Important skills include Physical Therapy Service Delivery, Therapeutic Exercise Implementation, Functional Activity Assistance, Strengthening Coordination Balance Exercises, Posture Endurance Cardiac Training, and Joint Mobility Muscle Lengthening.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Physical Therapy Service DeliveryTherapeutic Exercise ImplementationFunctional Activity AssistanceStrengthening Coordination Balance ExercisesPosture Endurance Cardiac TrainingJoint Mobility Muscle LengtheningPain Relief TechniquesLocomotion Training With Orthotics Prosthetics Assistive Devices

Qualifications

Valid State PTA LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification1+ Years Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Full job description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Durham, NC (6th floor of Duke Regional Hospital)

Schedule: Full Time

Compensation: $28.00 to $40.00 per hour, based on experience

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 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