Travel Physical Therapy Assistant

Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits with 4% 401 K matching

Tax-Free Travel Stipends

Relocation Assist

Job summary

Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant in Longview, Texas. This role involves supporting patients during exercises and daily tasks, ensuring their safety, and maintaining accurate treatment records. The ideal candidate should have current state licensing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to create a positive environment. Full benefits provided, including 401 K matching and relocation assistance, make this a welcoming opportunity for new grads eager to grow in their physical therapy career.

Qualifications

• Must hold current state licensing for physical therapy assistance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to create a positive and nurturing environment for patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients as they exercise or practice daily functional tasks.
• Review and administer individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Maintain accurate records for all patients, their treatment, and their progress.
• Assist patients using support devices, ensuring their safety.
• Mentor and encourage patients through major life changes.
• Maintain all equipment and a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to create a positive, nurturing environment

Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite

Ability to work well under stress

Education

Current state licensing for physical therapy assistance

Job description

• Full Benefits with 4% 401 K matching, sick days, PTO
• Tax-Free Travel Stipends
• Relocation Assist

Job Summary: Outpatient Orthopedic New Grad Friendly!

We are seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team. As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will work closely with patients each day to assist them as they exercise or practice daily tasks, motivate and encourage them, and correct their posture or form as needed. You will also record accurate patient records, set up necessary equipment and tools for each patient, and maintain a clean, safe work environment. The ideal candidate works well both independently and within a team, can maintain a positive attitude to encourage patients in recovery, and has existing knowledge of physical therapy guidelines and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients as they exercise or practice daily functional tasks by correcting form, motivating them, and ensuring their safety
• Review and administer individualized treatment plans for each patient
• Maintain accurate records for all patients, their treatment, and their progress
• Assist patients using support devices, such as a walker, cane, or wheelchair
• Mentor and encourage patients going through major life changes, providing positive support, encouragement, and simple advice for their daily lives
• Maintain all equipment, ensuring a clean, safe work environment

Qualifications

• Current state licensing for physical therapy assistance required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to create a positive, nurturing environment
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• The ability to work well and make decisions in a high-stress environment

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.