PTA Physical Therapist Assistant
Location: East Chicago, Indiana
Job Type: Travel
Weekly Pay: $1978.00
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 8 Hour Day
Start Date: 2026-10-12
Shifts Per Week: 5
Scheduled Hours: 40
Job Description
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Day Shift
Job Description
The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) assists directly and indirectly in the delivery of physical therapy services, including transportation, therapeutic exercises, and functional activities as outlined by the treatment plan and in accordance with state practice guidelines. The PTA embraces the core values of the organization, delivering superior quality in all that is done while treating others with respect and achieving the objectives set forth.
Responsibilities
- Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the Physical Therapist.
- Assist the Physical Therapist in therapeutic interventions, including posture training, strengthening exercises, balance exercises, and functional skills training.
- Train patients in locomotion using assistive devices and demonstrate proper techniques.
- Monitor patient responses to treatment and document progress weekly.
- Maintain a clean treatment area and ensure equipment is used safely and reported when malfunctioning.
- Educate patients and families on good body mechanics and safe mobility practices.
- Establish and maintain professional working relationships with patients and staff.
- Participate in team conferences and special projects aimed at improving patient care.
- Attend continuing education to maintain and enhance professional standards.
- Comply with all safety and infection control guidelines.
Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure
- Valid state PTA license required.
- BLS certification required.
- 2 years of experience preferred.
Schedule
This position operates on a Day Shift schedule of 5 days per week, 8 hours each day.
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
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!