Correctional Physical Therapy Assistant

Job DescriptionStaff Today is seeking a local contract Correctional Physical Therapy Assistant for a local contract job in Lawrenceville, Virginia.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Physical Therapy AssistantDiscipline: TherapyDuration: 13 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 8 hours, daysEmployment Type: Local ContractHealth Advocates Network is currently seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to work at a Correctional Facility in Lawrenceville, Virginia. These are registry positions with our company.Pay Rate: $40 / hour*W2Job Details: Day, Mon-Fri 8:00am – 4:30pmRequirements:At least one year (12 months) of experience as a Licensed Physical Therapist AssistantA valid and current Physical Therapist Assistant license issued by the State of VirginiaA valid and current CPR card (American Heart Association)Job Responsibilities:Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.Document patient information, such as notes on their progress.Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes.Instruct patients in proper body mechanics and in ways to improve functional mobility, such as aquatic exercise.Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.About Staff TodayAt Staff Today we believe that successful organizations are a product of experienced and talented employees. We have upheld this belief in all our recruiting and management functions, resulting in Staff Today being one of the largest staffing companies in the United States.PurposeTo be a leader in the staffing industry by providing enhanced services, relationship and profitability.MissionTo provide quality services that exceeds the expectations of our esteemed clients/customers.PhilosophyOur philosophy is simple. We believe we have two clients – our customers and our employees. Our success and reputation is built around each. We know our relationship with both is mutually beneficial and we continually strive to satisfy each at the highest possible level.Core ValuesWe believe in treating everyone with respect and integrity. We integrate honesty, integrity and business ethics into all aspects of our business functioning.