Physical Therapist Assistant

Location

Michigan

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, guaranteed 40 hours per week.

Job Description

A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the supervision of a Physical Therapist (PT) to implement treatment plans, assist patients with exercises, administer therapeutic modalities like heat and electrical stimulation, and provide education on post-treatment care. Key duties include observing patients' progress, applying massage and stretches, helping patients use assistive devices such as walkers and canes, and documenting treatment sessions by recording patient progress and reporting findings to the PT.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans designed by the Physical Therapist.
• Assist patients with prescribed exercises and activities.
• Administer therapeutic modalities.
• Educate patients on post-treatment care.
• Monitor and document patients' progress.
• Report findings to the supervising Physical Therapist.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• 2 years of home health experience - required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA.
• State license for Michigan.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!