Physical Therapist Assistant

Schedule

Days, Monday through Friday, with flexible 8-hour days that must be consistent and communicated with the Director of Rehabilitation.

Job Description

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) will utilize evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions, providing rehabilitative and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with physical functioning disorders under the supervision and direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Administer rehabilitation procedures as part of the treatment plan, including manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, and modalities.
• Assess and document patient progress, communicating with the supervising Physical Therapist to adjust treatments as necessary.
• Report on treatment outcomes and provide consultation to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Participate in meetings including patient care conferences and utilization reviews.
• Maintain accurate patient records and document treatments in the electronic documentation system.
• Support students under the guidance of the supervising Physical Therapist and assist in obtaining necessary durable medical equipment and supplies.
• Adhere to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) guidelines and state practice acts.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Long Term Care (LTC) or Rehabilitation settings.
• Active State PTA licensure is required.

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!