Travel PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant

FocusStaff; Savoy (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

401K matching

New licensing reimbursement

Job staffing in all states

Job summary

Focus Staff is seeking a traveling Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for a 13-week contract in Savoy, IL. The PTA will support a professional, patient‑focused team and cover a 5x8 shift schedule, traveling to company locations as needed.

Responsibilities include assisting the Physical Therapist, implementing individualized treatment plans, documenting outcomes, and ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Must maintain valid PTA license in the state.
• Must have 2+ years of PTA experience.
• Must pass drug screen, physical, and background checks.
• Must be able to travel to company locations and work a 5x8 shift.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist with treatment to restore function.
• Follow required guidelines and documentation standards.
• Design and implement individually tailored exercise programs to improve function and reduce pain.
• Maintain accurate prognosis, treatment goals, and patient response in records.
• Support patient safety with interventions as needed and communicate with the nursing team.
• Keep CPR/BCLS certification current and comply with safety regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient safety

Compassion

Critical thinking

Emergency response

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EMR / Electronic Health Records

Job description

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

Focus Staff is seeking a traveling Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) who is highly motivated and energetic. Candidates must be willing to support a friendly, positive and professional environment.

Contract Assignment – 13 Weeks (Temporary)

Shift: 5x8 Days

Rewards: (Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Benefits)

• 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: Savoy, IL

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