Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Ahoskie, NC - Excellent Benefits 2024-10-17

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Aequor to find a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Ahoskie, North Carolina, 27910!

About The Position

Job Title : Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) About Aequor : Established in 1998, Aequor is a premier healthcare and education staffing company, committed to connecting skilled professionals with rewarding career opportunities.

Job Responsibilities : Assist patients with stretching and exercising specific muscle groups as directed by the Physical Therapist.

Follow detailed instructions provided by the Physical Therapist to ensure effective treatment and patient progress. Work directly with the Physical Therapist to provide hands-on support to patients during therapy sessions.

Communicate with patients' families to suggest effective at-home techniques that complement in-clinic therapy. Maintain a clean and organized physical therapy environment, ensuring that equipment and spaces are ready for patient use.

Assist patients in moving from wheelchairs or walkers to the physical therapy area, ensuring safety and comfort. Perform administrative tasks, including scheduling appointments and managing paperwork, to support clinic operations.

Teach patients techniques such as balance training, aiding in their recovery and improving their mobility. Engage in constant standing, frequent lifting / carrying, and pushing / pulling of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

Use hearing and speech frequently to communicate effectively and distinguish sounds relevant to patient care. Frequently use vision for tasks requiring focus at both near and far distances, as well as for distinguishing colors.

Participate in frequent walking, reaching, gripping, and data entry, with occasional bending, stooping, climbing, and lifting of patients or objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

Occasionally drive, kneel, sit, squat, and engage in other physical movements as required. Job Requirements : Active STATE Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) License in good standing.

A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant or in a similar role. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).

Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Experience with EPIC or similar charting systems. Benefits : Tax-free housing and meal stipend (depending on the location of your assignment).

First-day health insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Accidental & Short Term Disability). Weekly direct deposit.

Sick days / PTO (varies by facility). Travel reimbursement. 401k eligibility after the first year. Credentialing assistance.

CEU / Tuition reimbursement. Professional development opportunities.

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About Aequor

With Aequor, you can enjoy the freedom to advance your career and travel the country, all while earning and learning. Live the traveler life and gain career experience, meet new people and explore new locations every few months.

Our personalized service stands apart from other healthcare staffing agencies because we get to know you. Since 1998, Aequor has provided exceptional workforce staffing services in multiple industries.

Specializing in healthcare, we place nurses, therapists, allied professionals, physicians and medical technologists, as well as staff in the life sciences, technologies and schools.

Committed to the highest standards for sourcing, qualifying, training and retaining the best talent, Aequor is invested in our longstanding, high-touch, high-quality relationships with clients and candidates.