Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem
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Regency Hospital - Cleveland East
OH
Summary
Assist in delivering physical therapy services, including therapeutic exercises and functional activities, to critically ill patients. Implement treatment plans established by the physical therapist to help patients achieve long-term recovery goals.
Job Description
Overview
Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Location: Warrensville Heights, OH
Schedule: Per Diem, As Needed Position
Regency Hospital - Cleveland East 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.
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Part of the Select Medical family of brands, Regency Hospitals provide services to medically complex patients who have suffered recent catastrophic illnesses or injuries and require an extended length of stay in an acute care environment, typically longer than two or three weeks. At Regency, everything we do is focused exclusively on healing acutely ill patients. This allows us to concentrate on providing a comprehensive, focused and effective treatment program for these unique patients.
Select Medical provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Mechanicsburg, PA
Part of the Select Medical family of brands, Regency Hospitals provide services to medically complex patients who have suffered recent catastrophic illnesses or injuries and require an extended length of stay in an acute care environment, typically longer than two or three weeks. At Regency, everything we do is focused exclusively on healing acutely ill patients. This allows us to concentrate on providing a comprehensive, focused and effective treatment program for these unique patients.
Select Medical provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Mechanicsburg, PA
