Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Fremont, CA at Aequor
Fremont, CA 94536
About the Job
Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) About Aequor: Established in 1998, Aequor is a premier healthcare and education staffing company, committed to connecting skilled professionals with rewarding career opportunities
Job Responsibilities: Assist patients with stretching and exercising specific muscle groups as directed by the Physical Therapist
Follow detailed instructions provided by the Physical Therapist to ensure effective treatment and patient progress
Work directly with the Physical Therapist to provide hands-on support to patients during therapy sessions
Communicate with patients' families to suggest effective at-home techniques that complement in-clinic therapy
Maintain a clean and organized physical therapy environment, ensuring that equipment and spaces are ready for patient use
Assist patients in moving from wheelchairs or walkers to the physical therapy area, ensuring safety and comfort
Perform administrative tasks, including scheduling appointments and managing paperwork, to support clinic operations
Teach patients techniques such as balance training, aiding in their recovery and improving their mobility
Engage in constant standing, frequent lifting/carrying, and pushing/pulling of objects weighing up to 25 lbs
Use hearing and speech frequently to communicate effectively and distinguish sounds relevant to patient care
Frequently use vision for tasks requiring focus at both near and far distances, as well as for distinguishing colors
Participate in frequent walking, reaching, gripping, and data entry, with occasional bending, stooping, climbing, and lifting of patients or objects weighing 25-50 lbs
Occasionally drive, kneel, sit, squat, and engage in other physical movements as required
Job Requirements: Active [STATE] Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) License in good standing
A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant or in a similar role
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Experience with EPIC or similar charting systems
Benefits: Tax-free housing and meal stipend (depending on the location of your assignment)
First-day health insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Accidental & Short Term Disability)
Weekly direct deposit
Sick days/PTO (varies by facility)
Travel reimbursement
401k eligibility after the first year
Credentialing assistance
CEU/Tuition reimbursement
Professional development opportunities.
Job Responsibilities: Assist patients with stretching and exercising specific muscle groups as directed by the Physical Therapist
Follow detailed instructions provided by the Physical Therapist to ensure effective treatment and patient progress
Work directly with the Physical Therapist to provide hands-on support to patients during therapy sessions
Communicate with patients' families to suggest effective at-home techniques that complement in-clinic therapy
Maintain a clean and organized physical therapy environment, ensuring that equipment and spaces are ready for patient use
Assist patients in moving from wheelchairs or walkers to the physical therapy area, ensuring safety and comfort
Perform administrative tasks, including scheduling appointments and managing paperwork, to support clinic operations
Teach patients techniques such as balance training, aiding in their recovery and improving their mobility
Engage in constant standing, frequent lifting/carrying, and pushing/pulling of objects weighing up to 25 lbs
Use hearing and speech frequently to communicate effectively and distinguish sounds relevant to patient care
Frequently use vision for tasks requiring focus at both near and far distances, as well as for distinguishing colors
Participate in frequent walking, reaching, gripping, and data entry, with occasional bending, stooping, climbing, and lifting of patients or objects weighing 25-50 lbs
Occasionally drive, kneel, sit, squat, and engage in other physical movements as required
Job Requirements: Active [STATE] Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) License in good standing
A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant or in a similar role
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Experience with EPIC or similar charting systems
Benefits: Tax-free housing and meal stipend (depending on the location of your assignment)
First-day health insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Accidental & Short Term Disability)
Weekly direct deposit
Sick days/PTO (varies by facility)
Travel reimbursement
401k eligibility after the first year
Credentialing assistance
CEU/Tuition reimbursement
Professional development opportunities.
