About this opportunity
Select Medical lists this Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem opportunity in jackson, Mississippi. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
nPosition: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
nLocation: Jackson, MS
nSchedule: Per Diem / As Needed
nSelect Specialty Hospital - Jackson 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.
nWhy Join Us:
nnnStart Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
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nnOpportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
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nnFoster 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.
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nnYour Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
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n nResponsibilities
nnnAssist with the delivery of physical therapy services including transportation, therapeutic exercises and functional activities
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nnImplement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the physical therapist (PT)
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nnAssist 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
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nnTrain patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics or assistive devices
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n nQualifications
nMinimum Qualifications
nnnValid state PTA license
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nnPossess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
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n nAdditional Data
nEqual Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
nLocation : Location US-MS-Jackson
nJob ID
nPosition Type Per Diem
nExperience (Years) 1
nCategory Physical Therapist Assistant
nCompany Select Specialty Hospital - Jackson
Worksite address
jackson, MS, 39200, US
Who can apply
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