Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) / Full-time

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) / Full-time Rochelle Park, NJ Job Details Full-time $29 - $44 an hour 22 hours ago Benefits 401(k) Employee assistance program Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Direct patient care BLS Certification Basic life support Therapeutic exercise techniques Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Patient transport Rehabilitation and recovery (patient care) Entry level

Full Job Description Position:

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location:

Rochelle Park, NJ Schedule:

Full-time Monday - Friday between 8 am to 4:30 pm / one holiday per year

Compensation:

$29.00 to $44.00 per hour

Sign-on Bonus:

$5,000 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 that support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part-time/Per Diem positions are eligible for a 401 (k) plan after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our Employee Assistance Program to part-time employees.

Your Impact Matters:

Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care 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 Minimum Qualifications Valid state PTA license Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.