Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $2,000 to $2,240 per week in Dallas, OR

Physical Therapy Assistant
Location: Dallas, OR
Agency: Tribal Health
Pay: $2,000 to $2,240 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Clinician who understands and respects the values of our tribal communities. Together, staff will provide care that meets the needs of the community and offers a meaningful and culturally responsive experience for both patients and their families.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement physical therapy treatment plans as established by the Physical Therapist
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercises to improve strength, flexibility, and range of motion
• Assist with mobility, gait, balance, and fall-prevention training
• Perform transfer training (bed, chair, standing, and walking)
• Apply therapeutic modalities such as heat, cold, and electrical stimulation
• Monitor patient tolerance and response to treatment and report progress or concerns to the Physical Therapist
• Accurately document therapy sessions and patient progress in accordance with clinical standards

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications   

• Licensure: Associate degree from accredited PTA program
• Passed the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for PTAs
• Active state license in the state of practice
• Certifications: BLS (AHA)
• Immunizations: Based on client need
• Experience required: Based on client need
• Schedule: Based on client needs

Benefits

Tribal Health Benefits:

· Competitive Pay

· Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

· 401K

· Paid Time off and 11 Federal Holidays

· Student Loan Repayment Assistance

· 100% Company paid tuition to further your education

· Other voluntary benefits; Disability, Critical illness and more

Native American Preference: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Native American candidates in accordance with federal law (Title 25, USC Section 472). Form BIA-4432 should be submitted with the application. For more information about Native American Preference in employment please click here.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Tribal Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We value the skills, experience, and dedication that veterans bring to the workplace and qualified veterans are encouraged to apply. Tribal Health is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know by emailing EEOC KNOW YOUR RIGHTS