Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem

Overview

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Schedule: PRN (As Needed) - Occasional Weekday Shifts

Compensation: $32 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus - Vic Village 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 opportunities.
• Foster 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans