Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Must Be Licensed

Centra Healthcare Solutions Inc; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k)

Direct deposit

CEU reimbursement

Housing accommodations

License reimbursement

Bonuses

Job summary

Centra Healthcare Solutions is seeking an experienced or new graduate Physical Therapist Assistant for a contract assignment in North Carolina. The PTA will work under the supervision of a Registered or Licensed Physical Therapist and apply therapeutic techniques to improve mobility and reduce pain.

The role emphasizes collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to meet patient goals, with opportunities to gain diverse clinical experience across settings nationwide.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from an accredited school.
• Active licensure as a PTA in North Carolina or in process for licensure.
• Provide skilled physical therapy services under supervision of a PT/RPT.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to meet patient goals.

Responsibilities

• Administer PT interventions per physician orders.
• Document patient progress and adjust treatment plans under supervision.
• Assist with mobility and pain relief through therapeutic techniques.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and home exercises.

Skills

Patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree (PTA)

Job description

A great SNF / LTC is looking for an experienced or newly graduated Physical Therapist Assistant / Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA to join their growing team for a contract assignment!The Physical Therapist Assistant / Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA works under the supervision of either Registered or Licensed Physical Therapists.

The Physical Therapist Assistant / Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA will use physical treatment procedures to help improve mobility and relieve pain and disability caused by disease or injury. Some of the techniques that the PTA will use for treating a patient include: massages, electrical stimulation, paraffin baths, hot and cold packs, traction and ultrasound and other assigned exercises.

Requirements include: Must have earned an Associates degree from an accredited school.Current state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA or proactively in the process of the application process for current state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant / Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA.Provide skilled physical therapy services / interventions in accordance with physician orders and under the supervision of a Registered or Licensed Physical Therapist / PT.Implement and modify the patient's physical therapy plan of treatment under the supervision of a Registered or Licensed Physical Therapist / PT .Effectively collaborates within an interdisciplinary team to meet patients goals.

About Centra:

Centra Healthcare Solutions is a nationwide employment firm focusing on finding you a Physical Therapy Assistant Job, PTA Job, PTA Travel Job, Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Job, Physical Therapist Assistant Job and Travel PTA Job. We have many dynamic positions with cutting edge programs throughout the entire United States and various settings to meet each healthcare professional's criteria.

Benefits of a Local Contract or Travel Assignment through Centra:

Highly competitive pay rates401(k) planDirect depositCEU ReimbursementA chance to explore new places and new opportunities throughout the United StatesHigh coverage of the premiums of a comprehensive health insurance planLicense and medical reimbursementHousing accommodationsAssignment completion bonuses