Immediate Need Physical TherapistnbspAssistant PTA
Immediate Need Physical TherapistnbspAssistant PTA
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a 13week travel/contract assignment in Wallingford PA . Both local and traveler candidates are welcome to apply.
Job Details:
- Shift: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
- Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
- Weekly Pay Rate: $1120 $1320
- Assist the Physical Therapist in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
- Provide direct patient care through therapeutic exercises manual therapy techniques and the use of modalities such as ultrasound electrical stimulation and traction.
- Monitor and document patient progress including response to treatment and any changes in condition.
- Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs mobility techniques and injury prevention strategies.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and facility policies while maintaining a clean and organized treatment area.
- Collaborate with Physical Therapists doctors nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Maintain uptodate patient records and documentation as per facility guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Minimum Experience: 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant in a clinical or rehabilitation setting.
- Experience in hospitals outpatient clinics skilled nursing facilities or home health settings is beneficial.
- Familiarity with rehabilitation techniques for orthopedic neurological geriatric and pediatric patients is preferred.
- Strong understanding of therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program.
- Valid state license or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant (required).
- CPR/BLS certification.
- Additional certifications in rehabilitation techniques or specialty therapy areas.
Travel & Local Considerations:
- Candidates outside a 50mile radius qualify for travel pay.
If you are a motivated Physical Therapist Assistant looking for a rewarding travel assignment apply today to join our team!
Apply Now!
Employment Type
Full Time
