Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

5x8.0 Shift

Job Description

As an Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant, you will embrace the values of Select Medical, focusing on delivering superior quality care while ensuring the safety of patients and colleagues. This role requires a collaborative approach to treatment, implementing therapeutic interventions and enhancing patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs established by the Physical Therapist.
• Assist in carrying out therapeutic interventions such as posture training, strengthening exercises, and functional skills training.
• Train patients in locomotion using assistive devices and demonstrate proper techniques.
• Utilize various modalities, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Monitor patient responses and intervene as necessary to optimize care.
• Document patient progress and educate patients and families on care practices.
• Maintain clean treatment areas and comply with all safety and infection control guidelines.
• Participate in team conferences and special projects aimed at improving patient care.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school.
• CAPTE Certified.
• 1+ year of outpatient clinical experience.
• CPR certification.
• Active applicable license for the state where work will be performed.

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!