Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for a 9-week assignment requiring an active California PTA license and BCLS certification.

Details

• Monday through Friday schedule, 8 AM to 5 PM, no weekends
• No on-call requirements
• Caseload of 8-9 patients per day with 1-hour evaluations and 45-minute follow-up appointments
• No double booking of patient appointments
• Patient population includes acute care, skilled nursing, and outpatient physical therapy cases
• Utilizes various modalities including spinal traction, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, diathermy, and infra-red light

Requirements

• Active California PTA license required if applicable
• Current BCLS certification required
• Graduate of an APTA approved Physical Therapist Assistant Program
• Experience in acute care, skilled nursing, or outpatient physical therapy settings desired
• Proficiency in physical therapy procedures including therapeutic exercise, soft tissue mobilization, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, orthotic/prosthetic training, and taping
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills

Additional Information

• Works under the direction of the Director of Physical Therapy or a licensed Physical Therapist
• Documents and communicates treatment effects verbally and in writing with timed and dated chart entries
• Maintains a safe treatment environment and practices proper hand hygiene before and after patient contact
• Collaborates with physicians, directors, managers, and coworkers within the chain of command
• Assists with front office duties including answering phones, registering, and scheduling patients as needed
• Assists in ordering supplies and maintaining adequate PAR levels
• Adheres to dress code and wears identification while on duty
• Practices within the guidelines of the California State Practice Act