Physical Therapy Assistant Travel Therapist Jobs

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,830 per week in North Kansas City, MO - Job Title: PTA Home Health Profession: Therapy/Rehabilitation Specialty: PTA Home Health Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 hours (08:00 - 16:30) Experience: Minimum of one year of experience as a PTA in an acute setting is required. Home care experience is desired. License: Active PTA State License Certifications: N/A Must-Have: Effective communication skills. Knowledgeable in therapy best practices. Valid driver's license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver. Description: Position requires PTA in a home health setting. Work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. There is no on-call requirement. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers. Candidates should possess the ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments. Candidates must be detail-oriented and observant. Disciplined work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely is required. Knowledge of therapy best practices is necessary. The ability to identify situations and handle them with the best possible solutions is essential.

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,332 per week in Lexington, KY - Job Title: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Home Health Profession: PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant) Specialty: Home Health Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 8H Days M-F, Weekend Rotation Hours per Shift: 8 hours Experience: 1 year preferred License: Required Certifications: BLS (AHA) Must-Have: - Experience with home health care - Ability to perform start of care, recertifications, and evaluations Description: The Physical Therapy Assistant will provide home health services. The average number of patients treated per day is 6.5. Candidates will be expected to perform start of care, recertifications, and daily visits. Common diagnoses include CHF, ortho issues, and pneumonia. The position requires coverage in home health settings. Preferred candidates will have experience and not be new graduates. There is a clinical manager or educator available 24/7 for emergency support. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a rotating weekend schedule. Weekend shifts will follow the same 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. hours. Holidays may require coverage as part of the rotation. Scrubs or business casual attire is acceptable. The position requires a commitment to assist patients effectively within the home health environment. All candidates must hold current BLS certification. The charting system used is Homecare Homebase (HCHB).

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,788 per week in Dublin, GA - Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant Profession: PTA Specialty: Therapy Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 08:00 - 16:30 Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Required Certifications: Relevant certifications required Must-Have: Ability to work every other weekend and holidays in rotation Description: Traveler will be scheduled in accordance with facility policy. Traveler is expected to work every other weekend and holidays in rotation with hospital employees. The facility is a 190-bed acute care facility providing community healthcare services. It offers services such as 24-hour emergency care, a sleep center, and a women's imaging center. The facility maintains a high level of involvement in health education by performing health fairs and no-cost screenings for common medical conditions. The facility has received several nationally recognized accreditations and awards, demonstrating a commitment to quality patient care. It has been recognized as a Primary Stroke Center and has received the Esteemed State Award. The facility has also been awarded an A for patient safety by a hospital safety guide. Employees state that working there has positively impacted their outlook toward patients and colleagues. Teamwork is reported to be excellent, and the administrative staff is very professional. The community offers diverse culinary options, including barbecue cuisine known for its great taste. Additional community events include Irish festivals and music in March.