Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) | $2500 SIGN ON BONUS

Medical Edge; Haskell (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Medical Edge Recruitment has an immediate opening for a Physical Therapist Assistant in Haskell, TX, at a Skilled Nursing facility. The role involves guiding patients through therapeutic exercises to improve mobility and independence.

Requirements include an active PTA license and current BLS from the American Heart Association. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered along with a stable 8-hour daytime schedule.

Qualifications

• Current PTA license required.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach prescribed therapeutic exercises to improve mobility, strength, flexibility, and balance.
• Apply modalities (heat, cold, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, massage) as directed.
• Observe progress and report changes to the physical therapist.
• Help patients perform daily activities to regain independence after injury or surgery.
• Educate patients and families on exercise techniques and use of assistive devices.

Skills

PTA license

BLS certification

Job description

Medical Edge Recruitment has an immediate opening for a Physical Therapist Assistant in Haskell, TX.Details:Specialty: Physical TherapyLocation: Haskell, TXFacility Type: Skilled NursingPay Rate: Depends on experience | $2500 SIGN ON BONUSShift/Hours: 8 hour daysRequirements:Current PTA license requiredCurrent BLS certification from the American Heart Association is requiredDuties Include:Teach and guide patients through prescribed therapeutic exercises to improve mobility, strength, flexibility, and balance.Apply therapeutic modalities such as heat, cold, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and massage as directed by the physical therapist.Observe and track patient progress during treatment sessions and report any changes in condition or response to the physical therapist.Help patients perform daily activities like walking, sitting, or standing exercises to regain independence after injury or surgery.Educate patients and their families on proper techniques for exercises, stretching, and the use of assistive devices (e.g., walkers, crutches).FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT STATE LAW REQUIRES A CRIMNAL RECORD CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT#indeedT2