Travel Physical Therapist Assistant - $1,978 per week

ARMStaffing; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401K Retirement Plan

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursement

Meals

Job summary

ARMStaffing seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel assignment in East Chicago, IN. The PTA will provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, with a 13-week duration and day shifts.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, assisting with interventions, and educating patients on mobility and safety. Requires valid PTA license, BLS, and prior PTA experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid state PTA license required.
• BLS certification required.
• 2 years of PTA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the Physical Therapist.
• Assist the Physical Therapist in therapeutic interventions and patient training.
• Train patients in locomotion using assistive devices and demonstrate proper techniques.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment and document progress weekly.
• Maintain a clean treatment area and ensure equipment is used safely.

Skills

PTA license

BLS certification

Travel PTA experience

Job description

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in East Chicago, Indiana.

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 Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Day ShiftJob Description

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) assists directly and indirectly in the delivery of physical therapy services, including transportation, therapeutic exercises, and functional activities as outlined by the treatment plan and in accordance with state practice guidelines. The PTA embraces the core values of the organization, delivering superior quality in all that is done while treating others with respect and achieving the objectives set forth.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the Physical Therapist.
• Assist the Physical Therapist in therapeutic interventions, including posture training, strengthening exercises, balance exercises, and functional skills training.
• Train patients in locomotion using assistive devices and demonstrate proper techniques.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment and document progress weekly.
• Maintain a clean treatment area and ensure equipment is used safely and reported when malfunctioning.
• Educate patients and families on good body mechanics and safe mobility practices.
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with patients and staff.
• Participate in team conferences and special projects aimed at improving patient care.
• Attend continuing education to maintain and enhance professional standards.
• Comply with all safety and infection control guidelines.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Valid state PTA license required.
• BLS certification required.
• 2 years of experience preferred.

Schedule

This position operates on a Day Shift schedule of 5 days per week, 8 hours each day.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• 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

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms - 2019
• SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. - 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley - 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

ARMStaffing Job ID #38112016. 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. Posted job title: PTA:Physical Therapist Assistant,07:00:00-15:00:00

About ARMStaffing

Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel.

As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.

We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences.

Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals.

The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting

• Local and travel contracts
• Temp-to-perm employment
• Direct-hire personnel
• Per Diem
• Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
• Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
• 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
• Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
• Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
• Medical Benefits
• Company-matched 401K