Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Must Be Licensed

Centra Healthcare Solutions Inc; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing accommodations

Assignment completion bonuses

Health insurance coverage

Job summary

Centra Healthcare Solutions seeks an experienced or newly graduated Physical Therapist Assistant for a contract assignment in Winston-Salem, NC. The PTA works under a PT to provide skilled therapy and improve mobility and comfort for patients.

Responsibilities include implementing and adjusting the treatment plan under supervision, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to meet goals, and delivering high-quality care in a rehabilitation setting.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Current state PTA license or in licensure process.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled PTA services under supervision of a Registered or Licensed PT.
• Implement and modify the patient's PT plan of treatment under PT supervision.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to meet patient goals.

Education

Associates degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Tools

CPR certification

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

• 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.
• Current CPR certification.
• 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 rates
• 401(k) plan
• Direct deposit
• CEU Reimbursement
• A chance to explore new places and new opportunities throughout the United States
• High coverage of the premiums of a comprehensive health insurance plan
• License and medical reimbursement
• Housing accommodations
• Assignment completion bonuses