Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) / PRN

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)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 opportunitiesFoster 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 careResponsibilities:Assist with the delivery of physical therapy services including transportation, therapeutic exercises and functional activitiesImplement 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 reliefTrain patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics or assistive devicesQualifications:Minimum QualificationsValid state PTA licensePossess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans