PTA Physical Therapist Assistant

**Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)** **Shift:** Monday Through Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM **Position Summary:** The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) plays a vital role in providing comprehensive physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The PTA will work with a caseload of 8-9 patients per day, performing evaluations and follow-up appointments without the expectation of double booking. This position offers a weekday schedule, eliminating the need for weekend shifts. **Position Qualifications:** - Graduate of an APTA approved Physical Therapist Assistant Program. - Licensed by the State of California to provide PTA services. - Experience in acute care, skilled nursing, and out-patient physical therapy is preferred. - Demonstrable proficiency in physical therapy procedures and modalities, as well as the ability to assess their effects on patients. - Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills alongside effective communication capabilities. - Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and uphold a respectful environment. **Position Responsibilities:** **General Competencies:** - Exhibit professional behavior at all times and maintain a positive working relationship with patients, visitors, and staff. - Demonstrate organizational abilities and effective time management skills. - Provide timely deliverables with minimal supervision; proficiently use Microsoft Office applications for data compilation and recommendations. - Maintain an organized documentation system and ensure accessibility of records. - Communicate clearly and respectfully with all personnel in the organization, adhering to the chain of command. - Accurately perform assigned tasks and support diverse departmental responsibilities. - Provide administrative support including patient registration and appointment scheduling. **Specific Competencies:** - Deliver treatment as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist and provide timely feedback regarding treatment effects. - Document treatment outcomes carefully and maintain comprehensive and organized patient records. - Ensure a safe treatment environment and uphold cleanliness standards in the department. - Collaborate professionally with patients and families to include them in their care plan. - Maintain adequate supplies and assist in inventory management. - Adhere to the California State Practice Act and complete any additional duties as directed by management. **Professional Requirements:** - Maintain a current PTA license and BCLS certification without lapses. - Stay updated on Physical Therapy practices through ongoing education and training. - Participate in quality improvement projects as required. - Adhere to organizational dress code and complete annual education requirements. - Report to work punctually and attend all necessary meetings as outlined by management. --- At ARMStaffing we take care of our nurses! We offer: - **Health & Retirement Benefits**: Day-1 access to extensive benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and more. - **Complimentary Onboarding**: We pay your way through onboarding including Physicals, TITERS, and everything else. A dedicated Onboard Specialist will schedule your appointments, so you can focus on patient care while we focus on helping you get started faster. - **On-Call Support**: 24/7, 365 days a year. Need clinical support? Our experienced team across healthcare practices can provide immediate guidance. - **401k Retirement Savings Plan**: After a qualifying waiting period, employees are eligible for 401k. Employees contributing at least 5% receive a 4% company match. - **Recruiter Matching**: You will be matched with a specialized recruiter based on your preferred location and specialty. Honestly, there's so much more... like Travel Reimbursement, Housing Allowance, Meals & Incidentals, Referral Bonuses, Completion Bonuses; it goes on. 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 - Celebrated as a Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley — 2022, 2023 - Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics. - Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Health Care Staffing Services Certification. *Contract & local rates may vary based on location and residency of the applicant. For more details, please ask an ARMStaffing recruiter about your options!*