Travel Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled

Proforma Health Inc; Waynesville (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k)

Life insurance

Continuing education

Housing options

Referral incentives

Job summary

Proforma Health Inc. is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver direct patient care in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting in Waynesville, MO. You will implement individualized treatment plans, assist with therapeutic exercises, and help with gait, balance, and safe transfers to promote independence.

The role requires an active license and SNF experience, with travel preferred. This full-time daytime position offers growth through exposure to diverse diagnoses and an

Qualifications

• Requires active license to practice as PTA.
• SNF experience required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized treatment plans.
• Assist with therapeutic exercises and gait training.
• Provide balance and fall prevention training.
• Promote safe transfers to enhance patient independence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and monitor progress.
• Document treatments and support patient/caregiver education.

Skills

Patient care

Job description

This role is for a Physical Therapist Assistant providing direct patient care in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities include implementing individualized treatment plans, assisting with therapeutic exercises, gait and mobility training, balance and fall prevention, and promoting safe transfers to enhance patient independence.

The position involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, monitoring patient progress, documenting treatments, and supporting patient and caregiver education.

Qualified candidates must have a license and SNF experience. Travel experience is preferred.

The environment caters to patients with diverse needs, from post-surgical rehab to chronic conditions, emphasizing personalized care and functional outcomes.

The role offers full-time day shifts, with opportunities for professional growth through exposure to various diagnoses and interdisciplinary practice.

Benefits include competitive pay, medical/dental/vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, continuing education, housing options, and referral incentives.

This position is ideal for PTAs seeking to build skills in skilled nursing, rehab, and patient recovery efforts within a supportive community.