Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

Job Description

The Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant will embrace the core values of delivering superior quality care, treating others with respect, being results-oriented, and demonstrating teamwork. The primary focus is on patient and employee safety, ensuring a safe work environment while providing compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the Physical Therapist.
• Assist in various therapeutic interventions designed to meet patients' long-term goals, including posture training, strengthening exercises, balance training, and functional skills training.
• Train patients in locomotion using assistive devices and demonstrate safety awareness and proper techniques.
• Utilize modalities like whirlpools, hot/cold packs, therapeutic pools, and ultrasound.
• Monitor patient responses and document progress and sessions accurately.
• Establish and maintain professional and ethical relationships with patients and team members.
• Participate in team conferences and special projects aimed at improving patient care.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in the treatment area, adhering to infection control protocols.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school.
• CAPTE certified.
• 1+ year of outpatient clinical experience is required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Active and applicable state license for 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!