Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a passionate and skilled Physical Therapist Assistant looking for your next adventure? We're offering an incredible Physical Therapist Contract with a competitive salary and the chance to make a difference in the lives of residents and patients.

Position: Physical Therapist Assistant

Contract Length: 13 Weeks (with option to extend) OR permanent placement option

Setting: Outpatient Facility

Shifts: Days

Pay: Excellent Rate that includes Hourly + Housing & Travel Stipend (for travelers)

What We’re Looking For:

-Active Physical Therapy License in the state of employment (or ability to obtain) New Grads Accepted!

-Current BLS/CPR Certification, or ability to obtain

-Current TB test/results

-Current physical stating fit for duty (within past year)

-Team Player with a Positive Attitude: We value camaraderie and dedication to providing exceptional patient care.

Benefits You’ll Enjoy:

-Competitive Pay

-Stipends for Housing, Meals & Miscellaneous Expenses (for travelers)

-Supportive Environment: Our team will be with you every step of the way, offering mentorship, guidance, and continuous support throughout your assignment.

-Flexibility & Freedom: Enjoy the flexibility to work in multiple locations across the USA, with the option to extend your contract in new and exciting areas or stay local!

-Full Benefits package available to permanent placements

What You’ll Be Doing:

A PTA is responsible for assisting Physical Therapist in helping patients recover and rehabilitate from the effects of a serious illness, injury or medical event, regaining their own best possible level of functional ability, well-being and independence. Provides support services to improve strength and function, restore more efficient movement, improve flexibility and aid patients in restoring mobility and/or improving balance and gait after hip fractures and other orthopedic injuries, medical illness, or as they recover from joint replacement procedures.

Principal Responsibilities

• Provide support care of patients who seek care with the goal to recover and rehabilitate from the effects of serious illness, injury or medical event, regaining their own best possible level of functional ability, well-being and independence.

• Assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care, under the supervision of licensed therapists.

• Document all services provided to ensure accurate and timely billing of therapy services.

• Assures that patient care follows the established Plan of Care, the organization s guidelines, meets professional standards, community needs and is in compliance with Federal and State guidelines.

• Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, identifies and develops a comprehensive plan of care; Develops and implements individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce and enhance performance.

• Identify need for and makes referral to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of the patient under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

If any of this sounds like the right fit, or you want further information-send me a message. I want to work with you!!

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