Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $2,050 to $2,112 per week in Alturas, CA

Physical Therapy Assistant Location: Alturas, CA Agency: AMN Healthcare Allied Pay: $2,050 to $2,112 per week Shift Information: 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position Job Description & Requirements Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient - (PTA) StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 D/E/N Pay Rate: $2050.00 - $2112.00 PTA - outpatient needed asap Monday Through Friday 8-5; no weekends. 1 hour for evaluations, 45 min follow up appointments, no double booking. Total of 8-9 patients/day. This position description is intended to identify some of the duties and responsibilities of this position. modoc medical center reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this position description, at MODOC MEDICAL CENTER’S sole and absolute discretion. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Graduate of an APTA approved Physical Therapist Assistant Program and licensed by the State of California to provide PTA services. A PTA who has challenged the State Board examination and has been awarded state licensure may also be considered. 2. Experience in acute care, skilled nursing and out-patient physical therapy is preferred. A new graduate candidate may also be considered. 3. Demonstrates proficiency in performing physical therapy procedures and modalities and in assessing the effects of these 4. Ability to work with others, at all levels within the organization, and collaborate effectively. 5. Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills. 6. Must be a team player to all departments, confidential of sensitive data, respectful of all other staff members, considerate of other people’s time, and accountable for work output. PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Maintains PTA license without any lapses 2. Maintains BCLS certification without any lapses 3. Stays updated and current with Physical Therapy practice through independent study, continuing education and interaction with peers 4. Participates in quality improvement projects 5. Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and professional. 6. Completes annual education requirements. 7. Maintains regulatory requirements. 8. Wears identification while on duty. 9. Attends annual evaluation and participates actively in this process. 10. Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time. 11. Attends all meetings as appropriate. 12. Exhibits the mission, ethics and goals of Modoc Medical Center in the performance of job duties. Required Qualifications Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient Licenses: PT-CA Certifications: BLS-AHA(Copy needed) SSN Required DOB Required Experience in acute care, skilled nursing and out-patient physical therapy is preferred. A new graduate candidate may also be considered. Stays updated and current with Physical Therapy practice through independent study, continuing education and interaction with peers 4. Participates in quality improvement projects 5. Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and professional. 6. Completes annual education requirements. 7. Maintains regulatory requirements. 8. Wears identification while on duty. 9. Attends annual evaluation and participates actively in this process. 10. Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time. 11. Attends all meetings as appropriate. 12. Exhibits the mission, ethics and goals of Modoc Medical Center in the performance of job duties. Preferred Qualifications none Job Benefits Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include: Competitive pay rates Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) and Flex Spending Life Insurance Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage Free Continuing Education Competitive Housing Deal Refer a friend and earn extra cash! About the Company At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable. Physical therapist assistant, physical therapy assistant, physical therapy, PTA, therapy assistant, allied, allied health, rehabilitation assistant, rehabilitation, outpatient physical therapist assistant, outpatient PTA, outpatient Requirements Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient Licenses: PT-CA Certifications: BLS-AHA(Copy needed) SSN Required DOB Required Experience in acute care, skilled nursing and out-patient physical therapy is preferred. A new graduate candidate may also be considered. Stays updated and current with Physical Therapy practice through independent study, continuing education and interaction with peers 4. Participates in quality improvement projects 5. Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and professional. 6. Completes annual education requirements. 7. Maintains regulatory requirements. 8. Wears identification while on duty. 9. Attends annual evaluation and participates actively in this process. 10. Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time. 11. Attends all meetings as appropriate. 12. Exhibits the mission, ethics and goals of Modoc Medical Center in the performance of job duties. Benefits Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include: Competitive pay rates Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) and Flex Spending Life Insurance Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage Free Continuing Education Competitive Housing Deal Refer a friend and earn extra cash!