PTA (Physical Therapy Asst)

PTA Position

Unit: PTA

Number of patients treated per day: N/A

Do you require travelers to do start of care, recerts, daily visits? Yes - SOC, ROC, Recert, Evals, visits

General Certification Requirements (BLS, etc.): BLS

Other Certs Required for all PT: N/A

Common diagnosis/Types of patients: CHF, ORTHO, PNEUMONIA

What areas are they required to cover? Home Health

Experience or 'Must have' skills & common job duties: No requirement but would prefer no new grads PT Manager/Supervisor

Is there a resource available for them to reach out to while in the field? Yes Clinical manager or educator 24/7 for emergency or 8-5pm

Typical shifts and hours: 5 - 8 hour days

How often is someone expected to work the weekend shift? Yes 8-5 - rotating schedule

Are they asked to go into the Holiday Rotation? Yes

Scrub Color/Dress Code: Scrubs (color?) and/or business casual? Either

Department specific orientation: 2 weeks - few visits with a workcoach

Additional Notes: Phone and tablet will be provided