Is it possible for me to get a per diem physical therapy assistant job?

Question

I am employed full-time and have a BS Biology with a good GPA from a top college and have clerical, technical writing, and customer service experience. The problem is I have had too many jobs and no clear direction. If I get a 4.0 in the A.S. program, will I even get calls for interviews? I know there is great demand in this field. I thought of writing a career-change resume that would highlight my hospital volunteering experience, my experience dealing with at-risk students, and my scientific writing skills, as well as my health-related background. Do you think this strategy will work? I had a problem with tardiness before, too, but not recently.

Answer 1

Hospitals may have per diem work for pt assistants.  Perhaps nursing homes have positions as well.  Please don't ever mention about your trouble with tardiness and don't say anything else negative about oneself at the interview or on the cover letter (or resume :)

Answer 2

When you say the A.S. program, I assume that means you are enrolled in an accredited PTA program.  If not, you will not be able to work as a PTA...only a tech.  

However, as a PTA, per diem work is always possible.  Weekends at hospitals, nursing homes and rehab centers are always hard to fill.