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Behavioral health assignments may be set in the psychiatric units of hospitals, in mental health or substance abuse clinics, through home health agencies, or in long-term psychiatric care settings. Practitioners in this specialty care for patients and families, assess physical conditioning health needs, and administer and monitor treatment regimens. Candidates for behavioral health jobs must possess a positive attitude and a deep understanding of patients with mental illness, as well as basic life support and crisis intervention skills.
Physical Therapist Assistants help plan and execute rehabilitative programs designed to improve patient mobility and reduce pain. PTAs may work in clinics, hospitals, or outpatient care facilities. These practitioners test and measure patient coordination, muscle strength, and range of motion as they participate in therapy designed to improve patient function. Find permanent and travel PTA jobs nationwide at academic teaching hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehab centers, and home health agencies. Travel PTA jobs let you gain experience in diverse settings, expand your knowledge of local cultures, and expose you to a variety of techniques and practitioners.