Travel Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,816 per week

Preferred Healthcare Staffing; Signal Hill (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k retirement plan

Continuing Education reimbursement

Job summary

Preferred Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for an outpatient travel assignment in Signal Hill, California. The role entails providing therapy and rehabilitation services under a PT, helping patients regain movement and manage pain after injuries or illness.

Position is 13 weeks, 40 hours/week, days shift, travel employment. Competitive compensation with benefits; license and CPR/BLS required, and at least 6 months PTA experience in the last five years.

Qualifications

• Active PTA license required.
• CPR/BLS certification current.
• 6 months PTA experience within last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients through exercise, stretching, gait and balance training and other therapies.
• Report patient status and progress to supervising PT to adapt goals.
• Assess learning needs of patients and caregivers with consideration of age and understanding.
• Document patient care promptly and legibly.

Skills

PTA license

Outpatient experience

CPR/BLS

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Outpatient

PTA Job Summary

We are looking for a talented Physical Therapist Assistant with outpatient experience to work at an excellent healthcare facility in Signal Hill, California. This is a fantastic opportunity to build upon your physical therapy skills while advancing your PTA career. The job will entail providing therapy and rehabilitation services to patients at the facility. You care about patients and are committed to helping them recover from their physical ailments. Under the supervision of a physical therapist, you will help patients regain movement and manage pain after injuries or illness.

Job Responsibilities

• Help to treat patients through exercise, stretching, massage, gait and balance training, and other therapeutic interventions.
• Consistently report patient status and progress to physical therapist to allow for updated goals and modifications.
• Assist physical therapist’s assessment of the learning needs and capabilities of patients and caregivers while considering age, level of understanding, and emotional status.
• Document patient care in a timely, legible, and efficient manner.
• Perform all duties promptly in a competent and caring manner.

Job Requirements

• Active state license as a physical therapist assistant
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• 6 months of PTA experience within the last 5 years

What We Offer

• Competitive pay package
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching
• Retirement planning and savings optionsContinuing Education reimbursement
• Ability to make an impact in the communities we serve

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan

Preferred Healthcare Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status as designated by federal, state, or local law.

Preferred Healthcare Staffing Job ID #1228230. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.