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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) / PRN

Job ID 327172
Per Diem
705 Juniper St NE
Atlanta, GA 30308-1307

Job Description

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Atlanta, GA 

Select Specialty Hospital - Midtown Atlanta 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 Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) 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.
  • 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.

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