Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,986 per week in Lamar, CO

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Mindlance Health to find a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Lamar, Colorado, 81052!

Pay Information

$1,986 per week

About The Position

ID : 73232180 Shift : Day Shift M-F 8 : 00-5 : 00 Description : General Description MUST HAVE INPATIENT EXPERIENCE The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) will work as part of a team to provide physical therapy service under the direction and supervision of the physicaltherapist. The PTA will implement selected components of patient / client interventions (treatment), obtain data related to the interventions provided, and make modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient / client as directed by the physical therapist or to ensure patient / client safety and comfort. Responsibility : PTA s assist the physical therapist in the treatment of individuals of all ages, from newborns to the elderly, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to moveand perform functional activities in their daily lives. Patient care is provided as in-patient, outpatient and home health settings. Accountability : The Physical Therapist Assistant reports directly to the Rehabilitation Manager. Special Demands : Mental : Astute communication skills with employees, physicians, visitors, administration and public. Ability to adjust to job situations that involve many different people and projects, requiring some independent action and judgment. Physical : Must have the ability and competency to operate the equipment of his / her position; perform technical procedures; speak intelligently and in a professional manner before others; and exercise supervision and management skills. Education Qualifications : Must be a graduate of and have a certificate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program. Must be currently credentialed by Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations, State Physical Therapy Board. Must have verification card of current instruction in BLS. Experience : Minimum of two (2) years of experience primarily outpatient experience preferred. Bi-lingual capabilities helpful. Working Environment : General work schedule is Monday through Friday 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. Work in a state of the art, newly built Rehabilitation Gymnasium, clean, well-lighted, heated and air-conditioned area. Exposure to unpleasant sights, smells and infectious diseases possible. Position Billing string = Prowers Medical Center Guaranteed Hours : 40 Contract Weeks : 91

10912013EXPPLAT

Job Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• Core Exam - Allied / Non-Nursing
• Physical Therapist Assistant Exam

About Mindlance Health

Mindlance Health is a leading provider of allied health clinicians to hospitals, clinics, behavioral health and other facilities throughout the US. Our unique approach to recruitment begins with the basic premise that YOU, the healthcare provider, are the most important person in the relationship. Our goal is to assist you in finding the right position that not only matches your skillset but fuels the passion in your soul to advance your career.  Our clients choose Mindlance Health because they know our passion is to fill their jobs with the best candidates in the business and to pay above competitive rates, assuring we are hiring the most talented clinicians in the market.