Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

HiredFirst; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Solutions Group is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Meridian, Mississippi, for a 13-week contract. This role involves delivering therapy interventions, documenting patient progress, assisting with patient education, communicating patient status to the supervising PT, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited PTA program and hold an active state PTA license or be eligible to obtain one. The position offers a schedule of Monday to Friday with 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Active state PTA license (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to follow treatment plans and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy interventions per PT plan of care.
• Document patient progress and response to treatment.
• Assist with patient education and home exercise programs.
• Communicate patient status to supervising PT.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and compliance standards.

Skills

Therapy interventions

Patient education

Documentation

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

Job description

Hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Contract: 13 weeks

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Hours: 40 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy interventions per PT plan of care
• Document patient progress and response to treatment
• Assist with patient education and home exercise programs
• Communicate patient status to supervising PT
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and compliance standards

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Active state PTA license (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to follow treatment plans and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams