Physical Therapy Assistant PTA in Jasper, TX with $1600 Weekly Gross

Sage Group Health. Care Staffing is seeking a PTA for a travel contract position in Jasper, TX. We are accepting both local and travel candidates. Position Details: Position Name : Physical Therapy Assistant

• LTC Location: Jasper, Texas Specialty: PTA Start Date : ASAP Employment Type: Full-time, Travel, Contract, Temporary Contract Length: 13 weeks Pay Rate: $1600 weekly Gross Pay based on a 40-hour work week ( Includes Non-taxable travel/housing and M&I stipend available for qualified/eligible travelers) Unit: PTA, LTC Shifts available: Days Shift timings: 8 hours, Days, 8.00 am to 4.30 pm Schedule: 40 hours/week guaranteed, 5 X 8-hours, Monday-Friday, No weekends, No call Position Requirements: Physical Therapy Assistant experience: 2+ years
• Required LTC experience
• Preferred Prior Travel experience – Preferred Education, License, and Certification Requirements: PTA License for the State applying or Compact if applicable
• Required BLS Certification
• Preferred Job Description: Under the direction and supervision of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants treat patients through exercise, massage, gait and balance training, and other therapeutic interventions. They record patients' progress and report the results of each treatment to the physical therapist. Implement components of patient care, obtain data related to the treatments provided, and collaborate with the PT to modify care as necessary. Assist the physical therapist in the treatment of individuals Help patients stretch and exercise certain muscle groups Work directly with Physical Therapist to assist patients Keep physical therapy area clean and organized Teach patients techniques like balance training