Job Description & Requirements
Physical Therapist Assistant - Acute - (PTA)
StartDate: 1/6/2025
Available Shifts: 8 D
Pay Rate: $1613.92 - $1859.52
Physical Therapist Assistant needed asap for 13 weeks
General work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
PTA's assist the physical therapist in the treatment of individuals of all ages, from newborns to the elderly, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. Patient care is provided as in-patient, outpatient and home health settings.
MUST HAVE INPATIENT EXPERIENCE
Mental: Astute communication skills with employees, physicians, visitors, administration and public. Ability to adjust to job situations that involve many different people and projects, requiring some independent action and judgment.
Physical: Must have the ability and competency to operate the equipment of his/her position; perform technical procedures; speak intelligently and in a professional manner before others; and exercise supervision and management skills.
Education: Must be a graduate of and have a certificate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program. Must be currently credentialed by Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations, State Physical Therapy Board. Must have verification card of current instruction in BLS.
Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of experience primarily outpatient experience preferred. Bi-lingual capabilities helpful.
Work in a state of the art, newly built Rehabilitation Gymnasium, clean, well-lighted, heated and air-conditioned area. Exposure to unpleasant sights, smells and infectious diseases possible.
Required QualificationsPhysical Therapist Assistant, AcuteExperience: 2 yearsLicenses: PT(Compact Accepted)Certifications: BLS-AHA(Copy needed)ANDPhysical Therapist Assistant, OutpatientExperience: 2 yearsSSN RequiredDOB RequiredMUST HAVE INPATIENT EXPERIENCE
Preferred QualificationsMinimum of two (2) years of experience primarily outpatient experience 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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