Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,187 to $1,430 per week in Santa Cruz, CA at Fusion Medical Staffing

Facility Details
Facility: Please Contact for facility info

Job Details
Starts: ASAP
Assignment Length: 13
Shift: Not Indicated
Call Off Policy: Please Contact for Info
Job Quantity: 1
Type: Travel

Job Description
Interested in making a positive impact? You’ve come to the right place. At Fusion Medical Staffing, our goal is to improve the lives of everyone we touch, and we’re always looking for people like you to join our mission.

And making a difference isn’t the only perk of traveling with us. Start your medical travel career with Fusion Medical Staffing and gain access to competitive pay packages, comprehensive benefits, corporate discounts and perks, a clinical team to support you along your journey, and a recruiter determined to help you succeed. We’ve got your back so you can focus on what you do best: helping others.   
 



 




Physical Therapy Assistant- PTA


 


Position: PTA


Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant


Lic/Certs: BLS, State License where applicable


 


Client in [CITY & STATE] is looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant- PTA to help them out for 13 weeks. This is a [TIME] shift position. 


 


At Fusion Medical, we truly believe that as people taking care of people, together we can do anything.

Benefits Include:


 


• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1560 hours


• Highly competitive pay


• Best in the industry Medical, Dental, and Vision


• Short term disability


• 401(k)


• Aggressive Refer-a-friend Bonus Program


• Your recruiter is available 24-7


• Reimbursement for licensure and CEU’s


 


 


Qualifications/Requirements:

• One to three years’ experience as a PTA preferred
  

• Other certifications or licenses may be required for this position
  

• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills
  

• Physical Abilities: Remain in a stationary position, move about, move equipment (50-100lbs), pushing, pulling, bending.
  

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. 

• Administers medically prescribed physical therapy to restore function and prevent disability following an injury or loss of a body part under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
  

• Educates patients, other health professionals, and family members regarding physical therapy on an on-going basis.
  

• Observes and evaluates patient responses during treatment, documents and reports findings to Physical Therapist.
  

• Follows hospital safety rules and procedures.
  

• Performs other duties as assigned
  

 


Required Essential Skills:

• Interpersonal Skills - to work effectively with a variety of personnel (professional and ancillary) to present a positive attitude and a professional appearance.
  

• Technical/Motor Skills - Ability to grasp, fine manipulation, pushing/pulling and able to move about when assisting with procedures and/or using department equipment.
  

• Mental Requirements – Must be able to cope with frequent contact with the general public, customers, and meeting deadlines under pressure. Must be able to work under close supervision occasionally as well as working without assistance from other personnel.  Must be able to contend with irregular activity schedules occasionally and continuous concentration to detail.
  

• Sensory – Visual acuity, ability to effectively communicate
  

**Fusion is an EOE/E-Verify Employer**