Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Travel - $1,950 to $2,000 per week

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Staffing Medical USA Inc. to find a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Mattoon, Illinois, 61938!

Pay Information

$1,950 to $2,000 per week

About The Position

The physical therapy assistant (PTA) performs physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated only by a supervising physical therapist (PT).

The PTA uses their knowledge and skills to help the physical therapist provide selected interventions as described in the patient’s plan of care.

The PTA uses their clinical problem solving skills to ensure patient / client safety and comfort, as well as completion of interventions selected to achieve the patient’s desired outcomes and goals.

Our PTA’s demonstrate effective communication and strong interpersonal skills to motivate patients and provide compassionate care.

• Adheres to the APTA Code of Ethics.
• Appropriately carries out treatment as directed by the supervising physical therapist.
• Able to provide a variety of treatment approaches utilizing appropriate manual techniques and available equipment and modalities.
• Maintain and consistently demonstrate competency in all areas of assigned client care needs and seeks out additional information, in-service or other educational opportunities to remain competent and current in practice.
• Document patient progress according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures to best describe client progress toward established goals.
• Maintain patient records, ensuring that Certifications and Authorizations are in compliance with third party payer requirements.
• Functions independently within the scope of the PTA Practice Act.
• Provides individualized patient and caregiver education
• Appropriately modifies treatment in response to patient progress and keeps the PT informed of changes in status and overall progress.
• Assists other facility staff members as needed to provide care and create a clean, orderly and effective environment for rehabilitation and physical therapy.

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Job Requirements

• 2+ Years of PTA Experience - Required
• BLS (AHA) - Required
• IL License - Required
• Strong background in TKR, THR is preferable
• Experience in a busy outpatient clinic is preferable

Benefits

Medical Dental and vision insurance

401k

Accrued sick time

License and Certification reimbursement

Travel Reimbursement

Much more!!

About Staffing Medical USA Inc.

Staffing Medical USA, Inc. is a leading provider of healthcare staffing services to hospitals and healthcare facilities.

We specialize in the recruitment, placement and personalized care of our travel allied staff throughout the United States.

We also offer short / long term contract and direct placement. We have thousands of allied jobs.

Staffing Medical USA, Inc. is a Joint-Commission-certified travel allied employment agency providing short and long term travel allied assignments across the USA.

Our goal is to provide our travel healthcare professionals with the very best experience that serves you. We not only want to provide you with great travel / local jobs, we want to be a part of your travel experience and your journey! The best way to find out who we are is have a conversation with our staff.