Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem
US-MO-Springfield
CCC
Req #: 328249
Type: Per Diem
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Overview: Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Location: Springfield, Missouri Schedule: Compensation: SSH-Springfield 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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