PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant

Origin Travel Nurses; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Onboarding Help

Clinical Support

401k match

Recruiter Matching

Travel & Housing

Job summary

ARMStaffing is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist for a New Grad Opportunity in California. The role involves evaluating patients, developing and adjusting treatment plans, and ensuring care aligns with physician orders and payer approvals.

The position offers a full-time 40-hour schedule with opportunities to work with students, pursue ongoing professional development, and maintain licensure while contributing to performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an Accredited School.
• 6 months to 1+ year of outpatient clinical experience preferred.
• Current CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients and develop appropriate treatment plans and goals focused on progress towards discharge.
• Document medical records clearly, accurately, and timely, including goal writing and compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Ensure care is provided under valid physician orders, adhering to insurance approvals as necessary.
• Participate in student programs, creating a positive learning environment and evaluating student performance.
• Create an individualized professional development plan and pursue ongoing professional growth through education and involvement in professional activities.
• Maintain professional licensure in good standing and complete all state-mandated continuing education requirements.
• Demonstrate awareness of organizational performance improvement initiatives and provide feedback for service quality enhancement.

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy from an Accredited School

CPR Certification

Job description

Outpatient Physical Therapist - New Grad Opportunity

Job Description

The Outpatient Physical Therapist evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements, and modifies treatment plans in accordance with the patient’s needs, goals, and physician direction. This role involves delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients, ensuring the design of functional treatment programs that allow for effective return to community activities. The therapist serves as an educator for patients, families, students, coworkers, and themselves, while also performing other professional duties associated with patient care and development of therapy services.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients and develop appropriate treatment plans and goals focused on progress towards discharge.
• Document medical records clearly, accurately, and timely, including goal writing and compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Ensure care is provided under valid physician orders, adhering to insurance approvals as necessary.
• Participate in student programs, creating a positive learning environment and evaluating student performance.
• Create an individualized professional development plan and pursue ongoing professional growth through education and involvement in professional activities.
• Maintain professional licensure in good standing and complete all state-mandated continuing education requirements.
• Demonstrate awareness of organizational performance improvement initiatives and provide feedback for service quality enhancement.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an Accredited School.
• 6 months to 1+ year of outpatient clinical experience preferred.
• Current CPR Certification.

Schedule

This position is a full-time role, offering a flexible 40-hour work schedule.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency.

Setting

City

State

CA

95032