Job Description

Travel PTA or Local Travel Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Outpatient Ortho Sports Quality of Care Focused Outpatient Orthopedic Clinic in Dallas, TX .

$1400 - $1500 net weekly take home pay!

• First Day Health/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Guaranteed Hours
• $1200 per yr Con Ed or student loan repayment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE:

• Administers physical therapy interventions as planned and directed by the Physical Therapist to facilitate quality patient care; applies therapeutic methods appropriately.
• Instructs and assists patients, monitors patient performance and physical status to ascertain effectiveness of program.
• Assists with patient mobility to include bed mobility, transfers and gait. Utilizes modalities correctly and answers patient questions regarding use of modalities.
• Adheres to safety practices with patient guarding.
• Escorts patients to the treatment area in preparation for treatment.
• Establishes rapport with patient in a professional manner.
• Develops and documents effective home exercise programs and supplemental instructional programs as needed.
• Prepares comprehensive and concise assessments and documentation of patient treatment and progress and ensures information is dispensed to the appropriate parties.
• Communicates with the Physical Therapist as needed regarding patient progress and need for goal modification.
• Submits accurate charges in a timely manner.
• Supervises physical therapy aides and students, when appropriate and as assigned, in accordance with the Texas Physical Therapy Practice Act guidelines. Effectively communicates treatment information to the Physical Therapy aide.
• Fulfills continuing education and\or certification requirements to maintain required qualifications. Takes responsibility to know and complete professional and technical requirements and provide documentation on such requirements. Attends available professional education programs. Reviews and studies appropriate current physical therapy and medical literature. Presents educational programs to Physical Therapy staff in a professional manner when requested.

Requirements for the Travel Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Outpatient Ortho Sports Med

• Associates of Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) from an accredited physical therapy assistant (PTA) program approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association
• State licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) by the Physical Therapy Examining Committee
• At least 1 year of outpatient ortho experience.
• Current CPR Certificate

BENEFITS for CCI Travel Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA):

• Competitive compensation and personalized service
• 100% Medical and Dental coverage from your first day of employment. 3 different Health plans to choose from that best fit your needs.
• Housing stipend
• Meals and Incidentals
• Weekly pay schedule with Direct Deposit
• $1200 Continuing ED/CEU assistance and Local Inservices (free of cost)
• 401 K Plan
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance

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