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Travel Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant
Alturas, California
Modoc Medical Center

$1,444-1,832/week

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Certification details

BCLS certification
State Licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant

Job details

Rehabilitation Therapy position available at Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, California. The role involves evaluations, follow-up appointments, and a total of 8-9 patients per day. The candidate will provide physical therapy under the direction of the Director of Physical Therapy, following the facility's guidelines and policies.

Job requirements

Graduate of an APTA approved Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
Licensed by the State of California to provide PTA services.
Experience in acute care, skilled nursing, and out-patient physical therapy is preferred.
Proficiency in performing physical therapy procedures and modalities.
Interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Team player and able to work with various departments.

Schedule information

Monday through Friday with no weekends.

Unit specific information

Provides treatment as directed by the primary Physical Therapist.
Observes, evaluates, and documents the effects of treatments.
Maintains an organized patient record.
Demonstrates safe and effective use of all modalities and procedures utilized in the clinic.

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Modoc Medical Center

4.1rating(11 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Modoc Medical Center

3.0rating

Pros

I like the rural community, staff was nice, chill and helpful.

Cons

if you’re not an outdoors person, this is not your place. I did a three month contract 4 years ago, and I just completed a six-month contract. At the very end, a new Director came aboard. Needless to say I won’t be back…

Anonymous

Physical Therapist (Therapy)

Review of Modoc Medical Center on Nov 25, 2024

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Public Hospital
Critical Access
8 beds
TruBridge

ADDRESS1111 N Nagle StAlturas, CA 96101

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About Alturas, CA

As a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant in Alturas, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Alturas, CA has a cost of living slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Alturas experiences a high desert climate with average summer highs around 88°F and winter lows around 20°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals may be limited in Alturas, but options can be found with some searching.

Transportation

Alturas is car-friendly with minimal traffic.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

Alturas has a small, close-knit community with a predominantly White population.
The age range tends to be diverse, with potential common health issues including respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
There may not be a large population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Alturas offers a quiet, rural lifestyle with some local restaurants and outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and birdwatching.
The area also hosts events celebrating local art and culture.

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