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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem Days

Select Medical logoSelect Medical$35.00/hrBristol, TNAdded 3d ago
  • $3,000 sign-on bonus
  • PRN / per diem
  • Days
  • BLS
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Overview

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Bristol, Tennessee 37620

Schedule: PRN Days Compensation: $35.00/hr

Sign-on bonus: $3000

Select Specialty Hospital- TriCities 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 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.
  • 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.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

From Select Medical's job posting, checked Oct 24, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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