Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,441 per week

Centra Healthcare Allied
Stanford, CT, USA

Healthcare
Full-time
Physical Therapy Assistant
PTA travel job
physical therapy

Our job summary

This travel Physical Therapy Assistant position involves providing therapeutic treatments such as massages, electrical stimulation, and exercises under the supervision of licensed Physical Therapists to improve patient mobility and reduce pain. The role requires an Associate's degree, current PTA licensure or licensure in progress, and CPR certification, working primarily in skilled nursing or long-term care facilities on a 13-week travel contract. The position offers competitive pay, benefits including health insurance and housing accommodations, and opportunities to work in various locations across the United States.

Centra Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Stanford, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
Discipline: Therapy
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel

A great SNF / LTC is looking for an experienced or newly graduated Physical Therapist Assistant / Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA to join their growing team for a contract assignment!

The Physical Therapist Assistant / Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA works under the supervision of either Registered or Licensed Physical Therapists. The Physical Therapist Assistant / Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA will use physical treatment procedures to help improve mobility and relieve pain and disability caused by disease or injury. Some of the techniques that the PTA will use for treating a patient include: massages, electrical stimulation, paraffin baths, hot and cold packs, traction and ultrasound and other assigned exercises.

Requirements include:

Must have earned an Associates degree from an accredited school.
Current state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA or proactively in the process of the application process for current state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant / Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA.
Current CPR certification.
Provide skilled physical therapy services / interventions in accordance with physician orders and under the supervision of a Registered or Licensed Physical Therapist / PT.
Implement and modify the patient's physical therapy plan of treatment under the supervision of a Registered or Licensed Physical Therapist / PT .
Effectively collaborates within an interdisciplinary team to meet patients goals.

About Centra:

Centra Healthcare Solutions is a nationwide employment firm focusing on finding you a Physical Therapy Assistant Job, PTA Job, PTA Travel Job, Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Job, Physical Therapist Assistant Job and Travel PTA Job. We have many dynamic positions with cutting edge programs throughout the entire United States and various settings to meet each healthcare professional's criteria.

Benefits of a Local Contract or Travel Assignment through Centra:

Highly competitive pay rates
401(k) plan
Direct deposit
CEU Reimbursement
A chance to explore new places and new opportunities throughout the United States
High coverage of the premiums of a comprehensive health insurance plan
License and medical reimbursement
Housing accommodations
Assignment completion bonuses

Please apply online for this fantastic opportunity. We look forward to assisting you in finding an optimal career.

Centra Healthcare Allied Job ID #889362. Pay package is based on 8.0 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) SNF / LTC

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