Travel Outpatient PTA – Rehab & Mobility Specialist

Preferred Healthcare Staffing; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay package

Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Retirement planning and savings

Continuing Education reimbursement

Community impact opportunities

Job summary

Preferred Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Irwindale, California. This role focuses on delivering outpatient PT services under supervision to help patients regain movement and manage pain after injuries or illness.

The PTA will work 40 hours per week for 13 weeks, with 8-hour shifts, in an outpatient setting, contributing to patient rehabilitation and recovery in a supportive healthcare facility.

Qualifications

• Active state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• 6 months PTA experience within the last 5 years.

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 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 description

Preferred Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Irwindale, California. This role focuses on delivering outpatient PT services under supervision to help patients regain movement and manage pain after injuries or illness.

The PTA will work 40 hours per week for 13 weeks, with 8-hour shifts, in an outpatient setting, contributing to patient rehabilitation and recovery in a supportive healthcare facility.