Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Knox, IN

Physical Therapy Assistant
Location: Knox, IN
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

Indiana

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Outpatient

Key Responsibilities

• Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the supervising Physical Therapist, including posture training, strengthening exercise, balance, coordination, joint mobility, pain relief, and functional skills training.
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, and assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs; demonstrate proper guarding and gait belt techniques.
• Administer therapeutic modalities including ultrasound, hot/cold packs, whirlpool, paraffin bath, iontophoresis, fluidotherapy, and TENS as directed.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment and intervene as necessary; document patient progress, response to treatment, and patient and family education.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by adhering to infection control, safe patient handling, and workplace safety policies; report equipment malfunctions or hazards promptly.
• Collaborate with other healthcare disciplines, participate in team conferences, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Indiana.
• Minimum of recent outpatient physical therapy experience within the last 2 years.
• Not a new graduate; prior clinical experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of therapeutic exercise, modality application, and safe patient handling techniques.
• Ability to maintain professional, ethical working relationships with patients, families, and staff.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with a broad range of outpatient therapeutic interventions including community re-entry training and assistive device instruction.
• Familiarity with documentation standards and electronic medical records in an outpatient rehabilitation setting.

Why Join Us

• Join a team-oriented outpatient environment that prioritizes both patient safety and employee well-being.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-quality, patient-centered care in a structured and supportive clinical setting.