Therapy - PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant

Profession: Physical Therapist Assistant

Specialty: Long Term Care

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 8 hours M-F, flexible times

Experience: 1+ years of PTA experience, LTC or Rehab experience

License: Active PTA license

Must-Have:

• Evidence-based practice in clinical interventions
• Ability to provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatments
• Proficiency in administering various rehabilitation procedures
• Skills in patient assessment and progress communication
• Effective communication with health team members
• Documenting care as per regulatory and clinical requirements
• Participation in patient care conferences and in-services
• Ability to supervise and support students

Description:

Utilizes evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions. Provides rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with physical functioning disorders under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan, including manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices. Assesses patient progress and communicates with supervising Physical Therapist to adjust treatments accordingly. Reports effectiveness of treatment outcomes to the supervising Physical Therapist. Provides consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to physical disorders. Effectively communicates with supervisors and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans. Provides input for discharge summaries of services provided based on regulatory and clinical requirements. Documents all necessary information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to policy. Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided in accordance with all regulatory and clinical requirements. Participates in required meetings, including patient care conferences and utilization review meetings. Participates in required training and conferences. Works with supervising Physical Therapist to obtain necessary equipment or supplies per regulatory and clinical requirements. Supervises and supports students under the guidance of the Physical Therapist. Adheres to practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics during professional practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Maintains active State Licensure when applicable.

About Cynet Health

Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest?growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct?hire, and non?clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long?term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest?growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• Disability insurance
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry?leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers

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