Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Must Be Licensed - Contract

Centra Healthcare Solutions, Inc.; Berlin (NH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing accommodations

CEU Reimbursement

Assignment completion bonuses

401(k) plan

Direct deposit

Job summary

Centra Healthcare Solutions is seeking an experienced or newly graduated Physical Therapist Assistant/PTA for a contract assignment. The PTA works under the supervision of a Registered or Licensed Physical Therapist to improve mobility and relieve pain through proven treatments and modalities prescribed by a physician.

Requirements include an Associate degree, current PTA license or licensure in process, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Must have earned an Associates degree from an accredited school.
• Current state license as a PTA or in process for licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• Provide skilled physical therapy services under the supervision of a Registered or Licensed Physical Therapist.
• Implement and modify the patient’s physical therapy plan under supervision.
• Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to meet patient goals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PTA services under PT supervision and physician orders.
• Utilize modalities such as massage, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and paraffin as prescribed.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans with the supervising PT.

Skills

CPR certification

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in 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.
• 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

Please apply online for this fantastic opportunity. We look forward to assisting you in finding an optimal career.