Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) / PRN in Memphis, TN

Job title from Select Medical: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) / PRN

Source: Select Medical job site (jobs-selectmedicalcorp.icims.com). This job is posted on the company's own site; we last checked it on Nov 4, 2026.

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Job description from Select Medical

Overview

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Memphis, TN (located inside of Baptist East)

Schedule: PRN/Per Diem/As Needed - Week Days OnlyCompensation: $40.00 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital - Memphis East 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

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