- Location
- Miami Lakes, FL, US
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- temporary
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- Associate
- Industry
- Healthcare
- Category
- Healthcare
- Role type
- Individual Contributor
- Environment
- Clinical
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Overview
As a Physical Therapy Assistant at Select Specialty Hospital in Miami Lakes, FL, you will assist in providing physical therapy services to critically ill patients in recovery. Your responsibilities include implementing treatment plans developed by physical therapists, assisting with therapeutic exercises, training patients in locomotion, and supporting patient goals. The role requires a valid PTA license and BLS certification. This is a PRN position with flexible scheduling opportunities and potential for advancement to full-time.
Description
Overview
Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Location: Miami Lakes, FL
Schedule: PRN/ Per Diem
Select Specialty Hospital 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
Skills
Benefits
Licenses & Certifications
About Select Specialty Hospital - Miami Lakes
Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery in Miami Lakes, FL.