Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,325 to $1,525 per week in Renton, WA
Physical Therapy Assistant Location: Renton, WA Agency: Jackson Therapy Partners Pay: $1,325 to $1,525 per week Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position Make a real difference as a travel PTA in Renton, WA at a skilled nursing facility. You will work with patients recovering from illness or injury to improve mobility and function, under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. Apply today and a recruiter will follow up with the details. Minimum Qualifications Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program. Active PTA license required. Must have an active Washington license or a valid non-compact license acceptable for submission as specified by the client. Minimum 1 year of PTA experience required. Experience in long term care or skilled nursing facility required. Current BLS (AHA) certification required. Certification must be active at time of start. Resume and skills checklist within 1 year required at time of submission. 0–1 reference required at time of submission. Preferred Qualifications Experience implementing therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and balance training in an LTC/SNF environment. Assignment Details Shift Hours: 40 hours guaranteed. Weekend requirement: No weekends. Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information. Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package available to travelers beginning their assignment. Benefits include medical coverage options, 401(k) matching eligibility, 24/7 recruiter support, referral bonuses, housing options, and travel and license reimbursement. Impacting Patient Care PTAs implement components of patient care, obtain data related to treatments, and collaborate with the supervising Physical Therapist to modify care plans. Duties include assisting patients with therapeutic exercises, mobility and balance training, patient transfers, maintaining therapy areas, completing documentation, and educating patients and families on home techniques. Location Highlights Renton offers proximity to major outdoor and urban attractions and a variety of lifestyle options. The city is approximately 11 miles southeast of downtown Seattle and about 20 miles north of Mount Rainier National Park access points. Commute options include nearby interstate access (I-405) and regional transit connections, with quick drives to Lake Washington waterfront parks, Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, and the urban amenities of Bellevue and Seattle. Renton is suited for clinicians seeking easy access to urban attractions, outdoor recreation, and regional transit corridors. EEO Statement Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.