Travel Physical Therapy Assistant
PELLA, IA
AMN Healthcare Allied
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description & Requirements
Physical Therapist Assistant - Acute - (PTA)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $1313.61 - $1439.38

PTA- HH, OP, IP needed asap for 13 weeks M-F DAYS Responsible for providing appropriate therapy and treatment to persons recognized as in need of physical therapy. Provides a wide range of services from assessment through therapy and necessary follow-up services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist and within the scope of his/her licensure. Assists in providing services to patients of all ages, children through geriatrics. Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities: Graduate of an accredited program for Physical Therapy Assistants Prior experience in the provision of physical therapy services preferred, experience with workplace/industry/job site analysis, Pre work screening and/or ergonomic assessment highly preferred. Experience in acute, long term care and/or outpatient therapy. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Heart Code BLS required. New employees certify within three (3) months after hire date. IA State Lic required Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. High degree of empathetic listening, tact and kindness toward others. Ability to communicate well verbally. Must work effectively as a member of a team. Strong computer knowledge Ability to perform technical skills associated with procedures listed in this job description. Ability to work with independence and with minimal direction. EMR: Meditech

Required Qualifications
Physical Therapist Assistant, Home Health Licenses: PTA-IA Certifications: BLS-AHA(Copy needed) AND Physical Therapist Assistant, Acute AND Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient SSN Required DOB Required Graduate of an accredited program for Physical Therapy Assistants
Prior experience in the provision of physical therapy services preferred, experience with workplace/industry/job site analysis, Pre work screening and/or ergonomic assessment highly preferred.
Experience in acute, long term care and/or outpatient therapy.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Heart Code BLS required. New employees certify within three (3) months after hire date.
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
High degree of empathetic listening, tact and kindness toward others.
Ability to communicate well verbally. Must work effectively as a member of a team.
Strong computer knowledge
Ability to perform technical skills associated with procedures listed in this job description.
Ability to work with independence and with minimal direction.

Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in the provision of physical therapy services preferred, experience with workplace/industry/job site analysis, Pre work screening and/or ergonomic assessment highly preferred.

Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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