Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $2,130 per week

Express Healthcare Staffing Colorado is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Lamar, Colorado. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant Discipline: Therapy Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel General Description MUST HAVE INPATIENT EXPERIENCE The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) will work as part of a team to provide physical therapy service under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist. The PTA will implement selected components of patient/client interventions (treatment), obtain data related to the interventions provided, and make modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient/client as directed by the physical therapist or to ensure patient/client safety and comfort. Responsibility: PTA’s assist the physical therapist in the treatment of individuals of all ages, from newborns to the elderly, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. Patient care is provided as in-patient, outpatient and home health settings. Accountability: The Physical Therapist Assistant reports directly to the Rehabilitation Manager. Special Demands: Mental: Astute communication skills with employees, physicians, visitors, administration and public. Ability to adjust to job situations that involve many different people and projects, requiring some independent action and judgment. Physical: Must have the ability and competency to operate the equipment of his/her position; perform technical procedures; speak intelligently and in a professional manner before others; and exercise supervision and management skills. Education Qualifications: Must be a graduate of and have a certificate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program. Must be currently credentialed by Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations, State Physical Therapy Board. Must have verification card of current instruction in BLS. Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of experience primarily outpatient experience preferred. Bi-lingual capabilities helpful. Working Environment: General work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Work in a state of the art, newly built Rehabilitation Gymnasium, clean, well-lighted, heated and air-conditioned area. Exposure to unpleasant sights, smells and infectious diseases possible. Express Healthcare Staffing Colorado Job ID #CO---1478. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. About Express Healthcare Staffing Colorado Find your next job through Express Healthcare Staffing! As a professional in the healthcare field, you may not have the time to look for the right job to fit your skills. Lean on Express Healthcare to be your connection to the right opportunity. Work the Way You Want Whether you are seeking a Per Diem, Contract, or Direct Hire Position, one of our Express Healthcare Staffing Employment Specialists will work with you to find the healthcare position you desire. Per Diem Per Diem, or “per day,” includes employment/payment based on a day-to-day basis rather than a full-time position. Per Diem clinicians often fill in for absent healthcare workers and are on an on-call basis. Shifts are often irregular, and as a clinician, you can accept or deny an assignment based on your schedule. This is the perfect opportunity for clinicians who want to or need to choose where, when, and how often they want to work. Contract/Travel Nursing The Express Healthcare team can place clinical staff in local contract opportunities that range from four- to 26-weeks. Our contract positions may be eligible (based on location) for a variety of perks, including: Guaranteed assignments that can extend up to one year Local block booking opportunities Dedicated negotiation and clinical support from our Express Healthcare team Daily Per Diem allowance for qualified staff Visit our website for more info: Benefits Weekly pay Referral bonus 401k retirement plan Medical benefits Life insurance Express Healthcare Staffing Colorado