Travel PTA: Hospital Therapy in Danville, VA

Pioneer Healthcare Services; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Referral bonus

License and certification reimburse

Weekly pay

Job summary

Pioneer Healthcare Services is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for a hospital assignment in Danville, Virginia. The role runs 13 weeks with a 40-hour workweek, dayshift, and on-site staffing.

The PTA will implement treatment plans with PTs, guide patients through exercises, monitor progress, and document sessions. Licensure in VA and NPTE are required; BLS is strongly recommended for safety and effective care.

Qualifications

• Completion of PTA program and NPTE required.
• VA licensure or certification required for practice.
• Basic life support certification recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing treatment plans created by physical therapists.
• Provide therapeutic exercises and modalities to improve function and mobility.
• Monitor progress and report changes to supervising PT.
• Educate patients and families on exercises and safety measures.
• Maintain accurate documentation of sessions and progress.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure coordinated care.
• Support discharge planning and continuity of care as needed.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient instruction

Documentation

Clinical reasoning

Education

PTA program completion

NPTE

VA licensure/certification

BLS (First Aid)

Job description

Pioneer Healthcare Services is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for a hospital assignment in Danville, Virginia. The role runs 13 weeks with a 40-hour workweek, dayshift, and on-site staffing.

The PTA will implement treatment plans with PTs, guide patients through exercises, monitor progress, and document sessions. Licensure in VA and NPTE are required; BLS is strongly recommended for safety and effective care.