Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Scarborough, ME - $842 to $1,642 per week - 9702687 at AlliedTravelCareers
Scarborough, ME 04074
About the Job
Pay Information
$842 to $1,642 per week
About The Position
Job Title: Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Job Overview We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our team. As a travel PTA, you will provide essential support in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and outpatient clinics across different locations. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient recovery while gaining experience in diverse environments. Key Responsibilities Patient Care: Assist physical therapists in implementing individualized treatment plans for patients, focusing on exercises, therapeutic modalities, and functional activities to improve mobility and overall function. Documentation: Maintain accurate records of patient treatment, progress, and outcomes, ensuring compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards. Patient Interaction: Educate patients and their families on exercises, home care techniques, and injury prevention strategies to promote recovery and enhance quality of life. Mobility Support: Help patients with mobility tasks, including transfers, ambulation, and the use of assistive devices, ensuring their safety and comfort. Collaboration: Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, communicating effectively with physical therapists, healthcare providers, and support staff to coordinate patient care. Equipment Maintenance: Assist in the setup, maintenance, and cleaning of therapy equipment and treatment areas, ensuring a safe and organized environment. Quality Assurance: Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to safety protocols to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Qualifications Education: Associate’s degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program. Licensure: Current PTA license or certification in good standing; ability to obtain licensure in multiple states as required. Experience: Prior experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant in a clinical or rehabilitation setting is preferred. Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients and their families. Flexibility: Willingness to travel to various locations and adapt to different healthcare environments and patient needs.
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Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding
- Core Mandatory Part I
- Core Mandatory Part II (Allied)
- Core Mandatory Part III
- Managing Agressive Behaviors
About TLC Nursing Associates Inc
We would like to welcome you to the TLC Nursing Team!
You're stepping into a role within a community of esteemed healthcare staffing professionals. Welcome to an exciting era at TLC Nursing. As we grow and evolve, our focus remains steadfast: to be adaptable, motivated, and responsive to both our new team members and our diverse clients. Our foundation as a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing organization allows us to serve a wide array of healthcare facilities with top-tier staffing solutions.
In the face of numerous changes and amidst a nationwide shortage of healthcare professionals, TLC Nursing is proactively responding to these challenges. We're at the forefront of a rapidly aging population, ensuring that our staffing services cater to the dynamic needs of the healthcare industry. Our commitment is to keep TLC Nursing on the cutting edge, providing innovative solutions that meet the evolving demands of healthcare providers and facilities alike.
Our essence revolves around people. Within our organization, we have individuals who develop strategies and those who implement them. However, our ultimate focus is on those we serve through our staffing solutions. The cornerstone of TLC Nursing is you, the healthcare professional. Our achievements and daily operations depend heavily on our dedicated employees. Your professionalism, adherence to our standards, courteous interactions, and respectful demeanor are crucial in maintaining the positive reputation of TLC Nursing among our clients and within the community at large.
As we expand our services to encompass a broader spectrum of healthcare staffing needs, your contribution becomes even more significant. You are the key to delivering the high-quality care and professionalism that TLC Nursing stands for, making a meaningful impact on the healthcare landscape.
Our growth and reputation depend on you and the care you provide.
We strive to assure that you, our health care provider, have the ability, knowledge, and skills to give our clients the best care possible. We are also able to provide our staff with any facility trainings or certification prior to onboarding them to your facility. We can provide Pro-ACT (Professional Assault Crisis Training), MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior), PAC-training (Positive Approach To Care), and any other facility-required training for TLC Nursing staff prior to their onboarding for their assignment.
As a mission-driven organization, we thrive on bringing great people together by providing qualified healthcare professionals to support your unique organizational staffing needs. TLC Nursing's team is dedicated to providing our clients with the right people through our extensive screening process to meet your unique staffing needs. We provide passionate and committed staff while creating a culture of caring and professional development.