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AK TDY Physical Therapy Assistant $71/hr Bill Rate, Housing & Airfare Reimbursed

Ambe Healthcare Staffing

Bethel, AK

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Anatomy, Basic Life Support (BLS), Biomechanics, Clinical Pathology, Disease, Documentation, Fire Safety, Geriatrics, Infection Control, Mathematics, Medical Tests, Nursing, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Performance Management, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physiology, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety
LOCATION
Bethel, AK
POSTED
5 days ago
Job Description:

Position Summary: Responsible for directing, modifying, and administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the Physical Therapist. Administers treatments and physical agents as directed by the Physical Therapist after the Physical Therapist has evaluated the patient. The PTA assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The PTA participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department, and participates in PI activities. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational training, and fire safety programs. Patients cared for or interacted with are infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric. Position Qualifications:Graduated from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)-accredited physical therapy assistant education program. Usually a 2-year degree that covers essential topics such as anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, and clinical pathology.Experience is preferred but not required at this timeMust be licensed in good standing in Alaska as a Physical Therapist Assistant or have all appropriate FSBPT paperwork completed to work as a Student Physical Therapist Assistant post-graduation while studying to take the licensure exam. Current BLS.

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
Days M-F 8-5

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:
1

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
32

Specialty Type:
These are competencies required by JC, all nurses should have them and/or will need them for our facility.
Agency nurses are to arrive with documentation of these competencies:

IV / Central Line Site care (all)
Fall precautions (all)
Age Specific competencies (all)
Abuse / Neglect (all)
Pain Mgmt (all)
Restraints and seclusion (ER and Inpatient)
End of life (Inpatient)
Infant abduction (OB)
Blood transfusions (all)
BLS current for duration of position (all)

ATTENTION:
Agency nurses will need to be prepared to take a math test on medication calculations for adults and pediatrics upon arrival and before working the floor.

ATTENTION:
a.Right of return transportation. YKHC will provide return transportation (at the cost to the organization) upon termination of an employment agreement unless the termination is a result of:
i. falsification of employment application;
ii. violation of the organizations Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy;
iii. fighting; or
iv. unexcused absence from duties for more than three consecutive scheduled work days
v. voluntary removal from the agency and/or traveler

Sub Specialty:
Physical Therapy Assistant

General Certifications:, General Certifications(BLS/BCLS)

Nursing Certifications:

Contract Length in Weeks:
26

About the Company

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Ambe Healthcare Staffing

Overview

We specialize in providing the healthcare community with contract, temp-to-perm and direct hire staffing solutions. We invite you to discover what makes Cure Healthcare Staffing different – our consultative approach! Our team has a strong background in healthcare with over 25 years of experience. We have a passion for people and developing strong, long lasting relationship with both clients and employees. We look forward to partnering with you to earn your business and help CURE your healthcare staffing needs.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1992
WEBSITE
https://www.curehealthcarestaffing.com/

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