Travel Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,834 per week

Preferred Healthcare Staffing; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

CE reimbursement

Community impact

Job summary

Preferred Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Bakersfield, California. This position requires an active PTA license, CPR/BLS, and at least 6 months PTA experience, with 40 hours per week over a 13-week assignment.

The PTA will provide outpatient therapy under a physical therapist, performing exercises, gait and balance training, and patient education to support recovery and pain management at the facility in Bakersfield.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Help to treat patients through exercise, stretching, massage, gait and balance training.
• 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.

Skills

PTA experience

Outpatient care

Team collaboration

Job description

Preferred Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

Preferred Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• 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 Baersfield, CA. 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 options
• Continuing Education reimbursement
• Ability to make an impact in the communities we serve

Preferred Healthcare is a well-established and highly reputable staffing agency that specializes in placing therapy and allied health professionals in positions carefully aligned with their skills and career goals. We pride ourselves on honesty, building lasting relationships, and genuinely taking care of our HCPs. We believe this helps to achieve our mutual goal: better patient care. Awarded Best of Staffing (6 years straight!) and Certified by The Joint Commission.

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 #1210606. 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.

About Preferred Healthcare Staffing

“We care for you, so you can care for others”

When you decide to join Preferred, you get a partner working tirelessly by your side to ensure all your needs are met. From the outset and throughout your tenure with us, you’ll receive personalized service and be treated with kindness and respect. This exclusive treatment is what distinguishes us from the rest. Don’t just take our word for it, Preferred has won ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing in both Client and Talent Satisfaction for eight straight years, earning us the coveted diamond award in each category. Experience the Preferred touch today!

Benefits

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