Travel PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant
Company: Focus Staff
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: June 22, 2022
Job Description:
We currently have a client in Baton Rouge, LA looking for a
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)!Focus Staff is seeking a
traveling Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) who is highly
motivated and energetic. Candidates must be willing to support a
friendly, positive and professional environment.Contract Assignment
- 13 Weeks (Temporary)Shift: 5x8 Days
Rewards: (Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Benefits)
- Pay depends on location and experience.
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 401K matching
- New licensing reimbursement
- Job staffing in all 50 states
- We are offering a very competitive package to the right
licensed PTA candidate.
Candidates need to possess phenomenal efficiency and attention to
detail with a strong knowledge of procedures and patient safety.
Being Compassionate and sensitive is a prerequisite for the
profession. The ideal Candidates goes a step further by being a
critical thinker and fast to act with emergencies.Requirements:
- Must maintain valid state physical therapist assistant
license.
- Must possess basic computer skills; intermediate skills
preferred.
- Must possess therapy services knowledge, leadership and
delegation skills and experience.
- Must pass company required drug screen and physical and
background screening.
- Must maintain a valid drivers license and have the ability to
travel to company locations.
- High School Diploma or Equivalency is required. Prefer medical
background such as MA or LPN.Work Experience: At least 2 years of
experienceIf you are seeking a PTA position and would like to work
with an agency that will listen to your needs and career goals,
then Focus Staff is the right place to be. We are proud of our
ability to build relationships with all our healthcare
professionals, whether you are seeking Travel assignments, PRN work
or Permanent Placed positionsResponsibilities:
- Physical Therapist Assistant provides quality therapy services
by assisting the Physical Therapist with the treatment of patients
in order to restore them to their prior level of function.
- The Physical Therapist Assistant also must follow required
guidelines.
- Individually designed programs of physical treatment are
carried out to maintain, improve or restore physical function and
alleviate pain in patients; appropriate and timely documentation of
patient`s prognosis, treatment, goals, and response; education to
stay informed on treatments and techniques to benefit the patient;
establish and maintain channels of communication with nursing team
and therapist.
- Assist with appropriate interventions (such as oxygen therapy
via standing order) as necessary for patient safety.
- Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and
standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
- Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory
evaluation.
- Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and
provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and
education of patients.
- Demonstrate appropriate social skills including effective
verbal and written communication.
- Demonstrate ability to follow direction.
- Respond to study participant`s procedural-related inquiries by
providing appropriate information.Job Type:
Contract/Temporary/TravelLocation: Baton Rouge, LA If You have a
Passion for Interventional Radiology, Apply Today and a Recruiter
will guide you through the Process!Join our VIP team of traveling
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Requirements
Requirements:
- Must maintain valid state physical therapist assistant
license.
- Must possess basic computer skills; intermediate skills
preferred.
- Must possess therapy services knowledge, leadership and
delegation skills a
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