Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Travel Allied

We are looking for a Travel Physical Therapist Assistant Allied for a great Travel allied job in Mattoon, IL.

This Physical Therapist Assistant Travel allied job pays for 40 hours a week for 13 weeks.

Below are the details of this Travel Allied Job including the Travel assignment salary:

• Specialty: Physical Therapist Assistant Allied
• Travel Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Allied : Mattoon, IL
• Travel Assignment Salary Contact for details.
• Start Date : November 11, 2024
• Travel Allied Job Assignment Length : 13 weeks
• Travel Assignment 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours, Day

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.

Requirement Description

• 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 

Profile Requirements: 

• • Work history
  • Skills Checklist, current to 1 year, pertinent to the specialty
  • 2 Supervisory References with dates employed listed
  • Candidates' Permanent Address (Facility will not consider local candidates - 50-mile radius restriction)

Number of Positions: 2

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Available Agency Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Licensure Reimbursement
• Paid Compliance Costs
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Offer 401k
• Joint Commission Certified
• Nationwide
• 24/7 Customer Support

About Agency:

This nationally renowned hospital has chosen FlexUp DIRECT to find the most qualified talent to fill their open positions. With more than three decades of experience, FlexUp DIRECT was created to help clinicians find work faster than traditional agencies.  We are committed to keeping our clinicians focused on care and are committed to making it as easy as possible to get to work.  We are partnered with many great health systems, VMS/MSP, and technology companies to ensure our clinicians have all the latest opportunities to provide care. Our nurses enjoy some of the industry's most competitive pay and benefits.

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