Travel PTA — Long-Term Care in MO

SAGE Group; Missouri; On-site; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sage GroupHealthCare Staffing is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a LTC travel contract in St. Charles, MO. This full-time position requires 1 year PTA experience and LTC rehab background, MO license, and BLS. Travel/contract roles with weekly pay and stipends for travel/housing are offered.

The PTA collaborates with the physical therapist to implement care, assists patients with exercises, and helps with documentation and safety in the rehab area. Schedule typically 5x8h days.

Qualifications

• PTA license for MO or Compact required.
• BLS certification from AHA required.
• Minimum 1 year PTA experience.
• PTA experience in LTC/rehab setting required.
• Travel contract experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement components of patient care, obtain data related to treatments and collaborate with the PT to modify care as necessary.
• Assist the physical therapist in the treatment of individuals.
• Help patients stretch and exercise specific muscle groups.
• Read instructions from Physical Therapist and follow treatment plans.
• Move patients from wheelchairs or walkers to the therapy area.
• Complete administrative tasks like scheduling appointments and filing paperwork.

Skills

1 year PTA experience

LTC rehab experience

Travel contract experience

Education

MO PTA license (or Compact)

BLS Certification (AHA)

Job description

Sage GroupHealthCare Staffing is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a LTC travel contract in St. Charles, MO. This full-time position requires 1 year PTA experience and LTC rehab background, MO license, and BLS. Travel/contract roles with weekly pay and stipends for travel/housing are offered.

The PTA collaborates with the physical therapist to implement care, assists patients with exercises, and helps with documentation and safety in the rehab area. Schedule typically 5x8h days.