AlliedTravelCareers is working with TLC Nursing Associates Inc to find a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Kansas City, Missouri, 64139!Pay Information$259 to $1,059 per weekAbout The PositionTravel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Job Description
A Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) works under the supervision of licensed physical therapists to assist patients with therapeutic exercises, treatments, and rehabilitation programs. This role involves traveling to various healthcare facilities to support patients recovering from injuries, surgeries, or illnesses, helping improve their mobility and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities:
Patient Care: Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans created by the physical therapist to help patients regain strength, mobility, and functionality.
Therapeutic Exercises: Guide patients through exercises, stretches, and therapy techniques to improve physical health, endurance, and coordination.
Treatment Administration: Perform treatments such as massages, therapeutic ultrasounds, electrical stimulation, or hot/cold therapy under the direction of a physical therapist.
Monitor Progress: Track patient progress by documenting changes in mobility, strength, and pain levels, and report back to the supervising physical therapist for plan adjustments.
Patient Education: Instruct patients and their families on home exercises and proper use of therapy equipment to continue recovery outside of scheduled sessions.
Maintain Equipment: Ensure therapy equipment is clean, properly maintained, and functioning efficiently at various healthcare facilities.
Record Keeping: Accurately document patient treatments, exercises performed, and progress notes for each session in compliance with facility protocols.
Travel Flexibility: Work in diverse healthcare environments such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehab centers, or nursing homes, depending on patient needs.
Travel PTAs must be adaptable, organized, and able to work independently across different settings while ensuring consistent, high-quality care for patients.9409887EXPPLATJob RequirementsRequired for OnboardingAbuse: Child, Elder, Intimate PartnerManaging Agressive BehaviorsAbout TLC Nursing Associates IncWe would like to welcome you to the TLC Nursing Team!You're stepping into a role within a community of esteemed healthcare staffing professionals. Welcome to an exciting era at TLC Nursing. As we grow and evolve, our focus remains steadfast: to be adaptable, motivated, and responsive to both our new team members and our diverse clients. Our foundation as a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing organization allows us to serve a wide array of healthcare facilities with top-tier staffing solutions.
In the face of numerous changes and amidst a nationwide shortage of healthcare professionals, TLC Nursing is proactively responding to these challenges. We're at the forefront of a rapidly aging population, ensuring that our staffing services cater to the dynamic needs of the healthcare industry. Our commitment is to keep TLC Nursing on the cutting edge, providing innovative solutions that meet the evolving demands of healthcare providers and facilities alike.
Our essence revolves around people. Within our organization, we have individuals who develop strategies and those who implement them. However, our ultimate focus is on those we serve through our staffing solutions. The cornerstone of TLC Nursing is you, the healthcare professional. Our achievements and daily operations depend heavily on our dedicated employees. Your professionalism, adherence to our standards, courteous interactions, and respectful demeanor are crucial in maintaining the positive reputation of TLC Nursing among our clients and within the community at large.
As we expand our services to encompass a broader spectrum of healthcare staffing needs, your contribution becomes even more significant. You are the key to delivering the high-quality care and professionalism that TLC Nursing stands for, making a meaningful impact on the healthcare landscape.
Our growth and reputation depend on you and the care you provide.We strive to assure that you, our health care provider, have the ability, knowledge, and skills to give our clients the best care possible. We are also able to provide our staff with any facility trainings or certification prior to onboarding them to your facility. We can provide Pro-ACT (Professional Assault Crisis Training), MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior), PAC-training (Positive Approach To Care), and any other facility-required training for TLC Nursing staff prior to their onboarding for their assignment.
As a mission-driven organization, we thrive on bringing great people together by providing qualified healthcare professionals to support your unique organizational staffing needs. TLC Nursing's team is dedicated to providing our clients with the right people through our extensive screening process to meet your unique staffing needs. We provide passionate and committed staff while creating a culture of caring and professional development.