Sage Group HealthCare Staffing is seeking a PTA for a travel contract position in Hamlin, TX. We are accepting both local and travel candidates.
Position Details:
Position Name: Physical Therapy Assistant - LTC
Location: Hamlin, Texas
Specialty: PTA
Start Date: ASAP
Employment Type: Full-time, Travel, Contract, Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Pay Rate: $1600 weekly Gross Pay based on a 40-hour work week (Includes Non-taxable travel/housing and M&I stipend available for qualified/eligible travelers)
Unit: PTA, LTC
Shifts available: Days
Shift timings: 8 hours, Days, 8.00 am to 4.30 pm
Schedule: 40 hours/week guaranteed, 5 X 8-hours, Monday-Friday, No weekends, No call
Position Requirements:
- Physical Therapy Assistant experience: 2+ years - Required
- LTC experience - Preferred
- Prior Travel experience â Preferred
Education, License, and Certification Requirements:
- PTA License for the State applying or Compact if applicable - Required
- BLS Certification - Preferred
Job Description:
- Under the direction and supervision of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants treat patients through exercise, massage, gait and balance training, and other therapeutic interventions. They record patients' progress and report the results of each treatment to the physical therapist.
- Implement components of patient care, obtain data related to the treatments provided, and collaborate with the PT to modify care as necessary.
- Assist the physical therapist in the treatment of individuals
- Help patients stretch and exercise certain muscle groups
- Work directly with Physical Therapist to assist patients
- Keep physical therapy area clean and organized
- Teach patients techniques like balance training