Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - SNF / LTC

Centra; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Healthcare Solutions is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a great SNF/LTC setting in Missouri. The PTA works under the supervision of a Registered or Licensed Physical Therapist to improve mobility and relieve pain from disease or injury.

Typical treatments include massages, electrical stimulation, paraffin baths, hot/cold packs, traction and ultrasound, plus prescribed exercises. Requirements: an accredited Associate's degree and current CPR certification, plus licensure

Qualifications

• Associates degree from an accredited school.
• Current state license as a PTA or actively pursuing licensure.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy services/interventions under the supervision of a Registered or Licensed Physical Therapist.
• Implement and modify the patient's physical therapy plan of treatment under supervision.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to meet patients' goals.

Education

Associate's degree

Current 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 perm / direct hire 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 Full Time Permanent Position within Centra's Network:

• We have an expanded list of preferred clientele that have requested confidential searches that you may not be able to find on the general job boards advertisement.
• You will have a designated Strategic Search Consultant that will get to know your ideal career and work exclusively with you.
• We will assist with the entire negotiation process, including but not limited to sign on and / or retention bonus opportunities and ensure a highly competitive compensation package.