Travel Physical Therapy Assistant
Amarillo, Texas
BSA Hospital

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapy Assistant

Overview

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
• Location: Amarillo, Texas
• Facility: Ardent Health Services BSA Hospital
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Schedule: 5x8 days
• Daily Patient Load: 10-12
• Call/Float: No
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in acute care

Facility Details

• Type: 50-bed hospital with a census of approximately 360
• Trauma Level: 3
• Services Provided:

  • Orthopedics
  • Neurology
  • Oncology
  • Post-operative care (back, neck)
  • Basic medical-surgical and ICU care
• Staffing:

  • 8-10 Physical Therapists (PTs) per day
  • 6-8 Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) per day
• Collaboration: Work closely with Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech Therapy (ST), and case management teams.

Required Skills

• Acute care experience
• Home exercise programs
• Lifting and transfer techniques
• Patient and family education
• Patient transport to/from treatment
• Safety and injury prevention

Supported Units

• Cardiopulmonary
• Geriatrics
• Medical/Surgical
• Neurology
• Oncology
• Orthopedics

Assessment Skills

• Adaptive devices
• Active Range of Motion (AROM), Active Assistive Range of Motion (AAROM), Passive Range of Motion (PROM)
• Arousal and attention assessments
• Assistive devices
• Body mechanics
• Environmental barriers
• Pain assessment
• Sensory response
• Skin integrity
• Strength testing
• Vital signs monitoring

Certifications Required

• Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Additional Requirements

• Distance Requirement: Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility.
• Documentation:

  • I-9 form
  • Driver's License/State ID
  • E-Verify
  • ACLS (as applicable)
  • PALS (as applicable)
  • NRP (as applicable)
  • Background check
  • Health documents (e.g., TB test, vaccinations)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Vaccinations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella (Chicken Pox)
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination
  • COVID-19 Vaccination (Dose 1 and 2)
• Drug Testing: Negative drug screen required within 90 days of start.

Background and History Checks

• 7-year background check
• Work history verification
• Education verification

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment, providing essential therapy services to a diverse patient population.