PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant

Origin Travel Nurses; Waurika (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more

Onboarding Made Easy

Clinical Support

401k Retirement Plan

Travel reimbursement

Housing allowance

Meals

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Origin Travel Nurses is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for a 13-week contract position in Waurika, OK. The role involves providing patient care in an outpatient rehabilitation setting, focusing on orthopedic populations, young athletes, and post-operative patients. Responsibilities include therapy interventions under supervision, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and documentation in the Meditech system. The position offers a day shift schedule and comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plan options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant; 2 years preferred.
• Experience working with orthopedic populations, young athletes, and post-operative patients is essential.
• Must have a valid Physical Therapy Assistant license in hand at the time of submission.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one patient care and therapy interventions under supervision.
• Assist in evaluation and treatment planning for a variety of diagnoses.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.
• Document patient interactions and progress in the Meditech system.

Skills

Experience with orthopedic populations

Patient care and therapy interventions

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation skills

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant license

Tools

Meditech charting system

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Outpatient Rehabilitation

Assignment Duration

This is a 13‑week contract position.

Schedule

Day shift: Monday to Friday, 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Job Description

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) will work in an outpatient rehabilitation setting with a focus on orthopedic populations, young athletes, and post‑operative patients. The PTA will also assist patients with debility, falls, and balance‑related issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide one‑on‑one patient care and therapy interventions under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Assist in the evaluation and treatment planning for patients with various diagnoses including orthopedic, neuromuscular, and general med/surg conditions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Document patient interactions and progress in the Meditech charting system.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant; 2 years preferred.
• Experience working with orthopedic populations, young athletes, and post‑operative patients is essential.
• No specific certifications required for this position.
• Must have a valid Physical Therapy Assistant license in hand at the time of submission.
• Meditech charting experience preferred.

Benefits

• 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

Setting: Acute Care

City: Waurika

State: OK

Zip: 73573