Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

5x8.0 Shift

Job Description

Join our team as an Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant. In this role, you will embrace the core values of our organization, ensuring superior quality in all aspects of patient care. Your focus will be on maintaining patient and employee safety through compliance with safety policies and procedures, while providing essential therapeutic interventions directed towards achieving long-term patient goals.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment goals and plans established by the Physical Therapist.
• Assist in therapeutic interventions including posture training, strengthening exercises, and functional skills training.
• Train patients in the use of orthotics, prosthetics, and assistive devices.
• Apply various modalities for patient treatment and monitor patient responses.
• Document patient progress and educate patients and families on body mechanics.
• Maintain a clean and safe treatment environment, adhering to sanitation protocols.
• Consult with other healthcare professionals regarding therapy administered.
• Participate in team conferences and special projects to improve patient care quality.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an Accredited School.
• CAPTE Certified.
• 1+ year of outpatient clinical experience.
• Current CPR Certification.

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!