Physical Therapy Assistant (Journey Travel) - PTA

Powerback; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in physical therapy as a Physical Therapy Assistant (Journey Travel) in Duluth, GA. This role offers a unique opportunity to travel nationwide for 13-week assignments, providing personalized care to patients in various settings. Ideal candidates are passionate about making a meaningful difference in rehabilitation and wellness.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Clinical Mentorship Program

Free CEUs through Medbridge

Qualifications

• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state of practice.
• Must be available to travel and temporarily reside in locations outside of the primary home.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy treatments to patients under supervision.
• Maintains appropriate and timely documentation for all patients treated.
• Instructs patients and families in physical therapy techniques.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant (Journey Travel) - PTA

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Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $50.00/hr

Overview

At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive while providing essential therapy for children at home and in school.

With over 38 years of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We're proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most.

Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you.

Why Powerback?

Benefits

We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time and Part-Time team members.

Support For New Grads & Clinical Fellows

Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field.

Continuing Education

Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant - Journey Traveler must be able to travel nationwide for 13-week assignments. This position provides flexibility to travel the country and work in various settings. On assignment, the Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy treatments to patients to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.

Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences, and other required meetings as a representative of physical therapy, under the direction of the physical therapist.

Responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of rehab services; adherence to an established plan of care, department and patient(s)' schedule, and timely documentation of services.

Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.

Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures.

Instructs patients, families, and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.

Maintains appropriate and timely documentation for all patients treated.

Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary.

Puts Patient Service First: Ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.

Implements a patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist.

Provides individualized physical therapy treatments including but not limited to: therapeutic exercises, functional training, manual therapy, airway clearance techniques, integumentary repair, and use of electrotherapeutic modalities.

Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in collaboration with the physical therapist.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state of practice.
• Must be available to travel and temporarily reside in locations outside of the primary home.

Posted Salary Range

USD $45.00 - USD $50.00 /Hr.