Travel Contract - Physical Therapist Assistant

Healthcare Staffing Plus; Worthington (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare staffing agency as a Travel Physical Therapist Assistant. This exciting role involves assisting licensed physical therapists in evaluating and treating patients, implementing therapeutic exercises, and maintaining accurate patient records. You'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with a dedicated team to enhance patient care. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and have the required qualifications, this position offers a competitive salary and the chance to grow professionally in the healthcare field.

Qualifications

• Active unencumbered Physical Therapy Assistant Minnesota state license.
• Minimum two years Physical Therapy Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed physical therapists in evaluating patient conditions and creating treatment plans.
• Educate patients and their families on proper techniques for exercises.

Skills

Clinical Knowledge

Patient Care

Communication

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant Associate Degree

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

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• Assist licensed physical therapists in evaluating patient conditions, creating treatment plans, and tracking progress.
• Provide support in implementing therapeutic exercises, activities, and modalities according to established treatment plans.
• Observe and document patients' responses to treatments, noting progress and making necessary adjustments under the guidance of the supervising physical therapist.
• Assist patients with mobility exercises, transfers, and gait training to improve motor function and enhance physical well-being.
• Educate patients and their families on proper techniques for exercises and activities to be performed both in the clinic and at home.
• Administer modalities such as heat, cold, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation as directed by the physical therapist.
• Maintain a clean and organized treatment environment, ensuring all equipment is in proper working condition.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date patient records, treatment plans, and progress reports in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Collaborate with the physical therapy team to discuss patient progress, treatment adjustments, and potential challenges.
• Continuously seek opportunities for professional growth by staying updated with the latest trends and developments in physical therapy.
  
  

Compensation : Negotiable

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Job Id : 1076

• Assist licensed physical therapists in evaluating patient conditions, creating treatment plans, and tracking progress.
• Provide support in implementing therapeutic exercises, activities, and modalities according to established treatment plans.
• Observe and document patients' responses to treatments, noting progress and making necessary adjustments under the guidance of the supervising physical therapist.
• Assist patients with mobility exercises, transfers, and gait training to improve motor function and enhance physical well-being.
• Educate patients and their families on proper techniques for exercises and activities to be performed both in the clinic and at home.
• Administer modalities such as heat, cold, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation as directed by the physical therapist.
• Maintain a clean and organized treatment environment, ensuring all equipment is in proper working condition.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date patient records, treatment plans, and progress reports in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Collaborate with the physical therapy team to discuss patient progress, treatment adjustments, and potential challenges.
• Continuously seek opportunities for professional growth by staying updated with the latest trends and developments in physical therapy.
  
  

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Minimum two years Physical Therapy Assistant experience
• Active unencumbered Physical Therapy Assistant Minnesota state license
• Graduate from a fully accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Associate Degree program
  
  

Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required

• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
• Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
• Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
• Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
• A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
• Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.
  
  

Requirements

• COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.
  
  

About Healthcare Staffing Plus

Healthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY.

With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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