Physical Therapy Assistant; PTA

Overview

Position Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) – Full-time

Location Select Specialty Hospital - Wheeling (located inside Wheeling Hospital, 2nd floor)

Full Time, Monday-Friday

$22.00 - $37.00 per hour

$1,500

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. Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

• 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

• Valid state PTA license
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date

• Start Strong — extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition
• Advance Your Career — tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
• Elevate Your Skills — clinical ladder program
• Ease the Burden — student debt benefit program
• Your Health Matters — comprehensive medical/Rx, health, vision, and dental plans
• Recharge & Refresh — generous PTO
• Invest in Your Future — company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, life and disability protection
• Your Impact Matters — join a nationwide team committed to exceptional care

Additional notes:
Referrals increase interview chances. You may receive notifications about related Physical Therapist roles in Wheeling, WV.