Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Columbus, OH

Physical Therapy Assistant
Location: Columbus, OH
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Physical Therapist Assistant

Location

Ohio

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days | Outpatient

Key Responsibilities

• Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the supervising Physical Therapist, including posture training, strengthening exercises, balance and coordination exercises, joint mobility, and functional skills training.
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, and assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs, demonstrating proper guarding techniques and safety awareness.
• Administer therapeutic modalities including ultrasound, hot/cold packs, whirlpools, paraffin bath, iontophoresis, fluidotherapy, and electrical stimulation units.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment and intervene as necessary, documenting patient progress, response to treatment, and patient and family education.
• Educate patients and families on proper body mechanics and safe use of prescribed equipment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members, participate in team conferences, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the state of Ohio.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with therapeutic modalities and assistive devices used in an outpatient setting.
• Ability to adhere to all safety, infection control, and facility policies and procedures.
• Strong documentation skills with the ability to accurately record patient progress and treatment responses.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in an outpatient physical therapy setting.
• Experience with community re-entry training and endurance or cardiac rehabilitation programs.
• Demonstrated customer service orientation with the ability to build professional relationships with patients, families, and staff.

Why Join Us

• Work within a team-oriented environment that prioritizes both patient safety and employee well-being at every level of care.
• Opportunity to contribute to a results-driven outpatient therapy program focused on delivering superior quality patient outcomes.