Travel PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant

Focus Staff; Mitchellville (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

401K matching

New licensing reimbursement

Job staffing in all 50 states

Job summary

Focus Staff currently seeks a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a 13-week contract in Mitchellville, MD. The role requires patient-centered care, strong attention to safety, and the ability to work under supervision of a Physical Therapist.

Ideal candidates will hold an active PTA license, have at least two years of experience, and be able to travel to multiple company locations. This contract includes health insurance, 401K matching, and licensing reimbursement, with a competitive

Qualifications

• Must maintain valid state PTA license.
• Must possess basic computer skills; intermediate skills preferred.
• Must possess therapy services knowledge, leadership and delegation skills and experience.
• Must pass company required drug screen and physical and background screening.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and have the ability to travel to company locations.
• High School Diploma or Equivalency is required. Prefer medical background such as MA or LPN.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality therapy services by assisting the Physical Therapist with treating patients to restore them to prior function.
• Follow required guidelines and document prognosis, treatment, goals, and response.
• Individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore function; ensure timely documentation and education for patients.
• Assist with interventions for patient safety as necessary.
• Comply with laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control.
• Perform routine equipment care and inventory evaluation.
• Maintain CPR or BCLS certification.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient safety

Critical thinking

Compassionate communication

Effective teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Prefer MA or LPN background

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

We currently have a client in Mitchellville, MD looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)!

Contract Assignment – 13 Weeks (Temporary)

Shift: 5x8 Days

Rewards:

• Pay depends on location and experience.
• Health Insurance Coverage
• 401K matching
• New licensing reimbursement
• Job staffing in all 50 states
• We are offering a very competitive package to the right licensed PTA candidate.

Candidates need to possess phenomenal efficiency and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of procedures and patient safety. Being Compassionate and sensitive is a prerequisite for the profession. The ideal Candidates goes a step further by being a critical thinker and fast to act with emergencies.

Requirements:

• Must maintain valid state physical therapist assistant license.
• Must possess basic computer skills; intermediate skills preferred.
• Must possess therapy services knowledge, leadership and delegation skills and experience.
• Must pass company required drug screen and physical and background screening.
• Must maintain a valid drivers license and have the ability to travel to company locations.
• High School Diploma or Equivalency is required. Prefer medical background such as MA or LPN.

Work Experience: At least 2 years of experience

If you are seeking a PTA position and would like to work with an agency that will listen to your needs and career goals, then Focus Staff is the right place to be. We are proud of our ability to build relationships with all our healthcare professionals, whether you are seeking Travel assignments, PRN work or Permanent Placed positions

Responsibilities:

• Physical Therapist Assistant provides quality therapy services by assisting the Physical Therapist with the treatment of patients in order to restore them to their prior level of function.
• The Physical Therapist Assistant also must follow required guidelines.
• Individually designed programs of physical treatment are carried out to maintain, improve or restore physical function and alleviate pain in patients; appropriate and timely documentation of patient`s prognosis, treatment, goals, and response; education to stay informed on treatments and techniques to benefit the patient; establish and maintain channels of communication with nursing team and therapist.
• Assist with appropriate interventions (such as oxygen therapy via standing order) as necessary for patient safety.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
• Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation.
• Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of patients.
• Demonstrate appropriate social skills including effective verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrate ability to follow direction.
• Respond to study participant`s procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information.

Job Type: Contract/Temporary/Travel

Location: Mitchellville, MD