Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,300 to $1,400 per week in New Jersey

Physical Therapy Assistant
Location: New Jersey
Agency: Tribal Health
Pay: $1,300 to $1,400 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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