Travel PTA - In-Home Rehab Specialist (13-Week)

American Traveler, LLC.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant with BLS certification and 2+ years of experience to provide in-home rehabilitative care to a diverse patient population.

The role involves a 13-week assignment in a day shift (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) with an average of about 6 visits per day. You will work under a licensed PT, perform gait training, and may supervise students and therapy aides as needed.

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of PTA experience.
• Washington state PTA license required if applicable.
• Experience with orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, and neurologic patient populations preferred.
• Skilled in gait training, transfers, home exercise programs, and use of adaptive devices.
• Experience with equipment such as gait belts, walkers, Hoyer lifts, and sliding boards preferred.
• Strong documentation and time management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Home Health setting with a 13-week assignment.
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
• Average daily census of 650 with approximately 6 patient visits per day.
• Treats patients with diagnoses including heart failure, COPD, wounds, diabetes, post-surgical conditions, respiratory illness, sepsis, dementia, stroke, and MI.
• Equipment issued includes a supply bag, vitals equipment, PPE, laptop, and cell phone.
• Epic charting system experience preferred.
• Candidates must be willing to float within the health system as operationally necessary.
• Carry out physical therapy plans of care under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Provide treatment aimed at restoring function and achieving optimal patient outcomes.
• Offer oversight to students and supervision to therapy aides and volunteers as needed.
• Work collaboratively as part of a patient care team.
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position.
• Candidates must be separated from the health system for at least 1 year before returning as a travel employee if previously employed there.
• Local candidates within 60 miles of the facility are not accepted.
• Up to 7 RTO days may be approved prior to contract signing, with no additional RTO approved afterward.
• Start date may be delayed up to 8 weeks if license is still in process at time of submission.

Skills

BLS certification

PTA experience

Washington PTA license

Gait training

Home health care

Documentation

Tools

Epic charting

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant with BLS certification and 2+ years of experience to provide in-home rehabilitative care to a diverse patient population.

The role involves a 13-week assignment in a day shift (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) with an average of about 6 visits per day. You will work under a licensed PT, perform gait training, and may supervise students and therapy aides as needed.