Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,592 per week

Aureus Medical Group - Therapy is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline : Therapy
• Start Date : ASAP
• Duration : 16 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Estimated payment breakdown

$1512.00-$1592.00 / wk*

$600.00-$680.00 in weekly taxable income

$15.00 / hr-$17.00 / hr*

Estimate assumes an 8 hour shift. Hourly rate may change based on shift length.

$912.00 in non-taxable stipend*

Actual amount subject to eligibility and seasonal / annual adjustments

PTA will need greater than 1 year of experience

Will Accept a First-time traveler? Prefer travel experience dependent on interview / skills

COVID policy : Vaccine required, exemption process

Perm staff must be separated for 1 year before returning as a traveler

Patient Types :

IPR : Spinal Cord Injuries, TBI, Strokes, Amputees, Multiple trauma, Hip fractures, bilateral knee replacements, s / p Cardiac surgery, s / p COVID, medically complex / debilitating patients

Acute : s / p Cardiac, s / p Ortho procedures, medically complex / debilitating patients

Outpatient : General Ortho (surgical & non-surgical), Sports Med, Pediatrics (developmental), Neuro specific diagnoses (higher functioning), Spinal patients (surgical & non-surgical)

Skilled Nursing : similar to IPR

PTA : Current LA PTA license

PTA : Ability to manage a case load independently; experience with above mentioned patient types; working with the multidisciplinary team

Most of the time, will be surrounded by other team members

Charting System / Equipment :

EMR :

Inpatient Rehab & Acute Care : Meditech Expanse

Outpatient : Wellsky

Skilled Nursing : AOD transitioning to Meditech Expanse

Floating :

No floating between facilities, unless otherwise specified

Orientation :

Attend a general hospital orientation + departmental and site specific orientation

2-3 days) will have full case load by the end of the week

Scheduling :

Hours PT / PTA : 0 depends on location

Weekend rotation : no weekend coverage for Outpatient; IPR and Acute care usually 1 per month

Can we approve time off? Discussed during interview

Will they be on call? If so, what is that schedule? No call

Holiday Expectations : No holidays

Other notes?

Scrub Color : Pewter (Inpatient) or Professional Dress (option for Outpatient only)

Parking : Free parking

Position : PTA (Physical Therapist Assistant)

Specialty / Modality : Physical Therapy Assistant

Licenses / Certifications : CPR / BLS (Basic Life Support), State License-Physical Therapy Assistant-Louisiana

Physical Abilities : From 50-100lbs

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Aureus Medical Group - Therapy Job ID #761-24-2846919. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title : PTA / PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT / TRAVELER

About Aureus Medical Group - Therapy

Rewarding Careers. Experiences of a Lifetime.

At Aureus Medical Group®, we do more than connect you with a career opportunity. We help you create your ideal lifestyle.

For more than 35 years we’ve helped healthcare professionals embark on journeys, scale mountains, and discover new spaces, places, and faces.

We’re dedicated to your success, your dreams, and your adventures.

As a travel healthcare professional with Aureus, you'll have the whole package - outstanding benefits, one-to-one personal service, 24 / 7 contact, and an recruiter who specializes in your area of specialty.

With thousands of available travel jobs across the country, we’re sure to have the right fit for you.

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