Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
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$ 28 - 35
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Dignity Health Physical Therapy
Position: Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
** MUST be a certified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)**
Pay rate: $28-35 hourly depending on experience
** Up to a $5000 Sign-On Bonus **
You want a true mix in a supportive environment Look at Dignity Health Physical Therapy!
Our Location: 2550 Nature Park Drive Las Vegas NV (Aliante)
Apply today or contact our senior recruiter Amanda!
At Dignity Health Physical Therapy we offer our employees:
Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
Comprehensive medical/Rx vision and dental plan offerings
Company matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as Life and Disability protection
Responsibilities
- Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.
- Possesses training and education which allows him/her to assist the Physical Therapist in carrying out prescribed treatment program.
- Implements with minimal supervision high quality physical therapy services for patients caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures.
- Develops treatment plans supervises assistants and aides contributes to case management and provides quality patient care.
- Maintains positive level of interaction with facilities and clients. Enhances and expands client relations with facilities and their staff.
Qualifications
Required Credentials:
- A valid state license (where applicable) registration or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant upon graduation from an approved curriculum for Physical Therapist Assistants and having passed a national examination for Physical Therapist Assistants certified by the CAPTE.
- State license and/or certification must be valid in the state in which the individual will practice.
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift. Must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone.
- Ability to walk bend stand and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
- Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records recognize people and understand written direction.
- Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
- Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility.
- Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing patients equipment and supplies for treatment.
- Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws.
Additional Data
Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment and employees are treated during employment without regard to race color religion national origin citizenship age sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status ancestry physical or mental disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
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