PTA (Physical Therapy Asst)

Unit Notes
NO CLINICAL INVOLVEMENT

Unit: PTA
# of patients treated per day How many points a day/week? Do you require travelers to do "start of care", recerts, daily visits? 6.5 Day Yes - SOC, ROC, Recert, Evals, visits
General Certification Requirements (BLS, etc.) What certifications do you require? BLS, ACLS? BLS
Other Certs Required for all PT:
Common diagnosis / Types of patients CHF, ORTHO, PNEUMONIA
Acute Inpatient, Acute Rehab, Skilled, Outpatient? N/A
What areas are they required to cover? Home Health Home Health
Experience or 'Must have' skills & common job duties:
Would you accept a first time traveler?
Is there any specific type of experience that you are looking for in a candidate for this position?" No requirement but would prefer no new grads
PT Manager/Supervisor Is there a resource available for them to reach out to while in the field? Who is it? What are their hours/availability? Yes Clinical manager or educator 24/7 for emergency or 8-5pm
What are typical shifts and hours? 5 - 8 hour days
How often is someone expected to work the weekend shift? What is the weekend shift hours? Yes 8-5 - rotating schedule
Are they asked to go into the Holiday Rotation? Yes
Scrub Color/Dress Code Scrubs (color?) and/or business casual? Either
Department specific orientation How many shifts of orientation does someone get with a preceptor? 2 weeks - few visits with a workcoach
Additional Notes Phone and tablet will be provided
Notes obtained: Phone Implementation, Email, or On-Site? Email, 6/20/2025