Physical Therapist Assistant - Long Term Care in St. Joseph, MO with $1920 Weekly Gross

Sage Group HealthCare Staffing is seeking Physical Therapist Assistant for a travel / contract position in St. Joseph, MO. Accepting both local traveler candidates.

Position Details:

Position Name: Physical Therapist Assistant \- Long Term Care (LTC)

Specialty: Physical Therapy

Start Date: ASAP

Employment Type: Full\-time, Travel, Contract, Temporary

Contract Length: 13 weeks contract. Accepting both local and travel candidates 

Pay Rate: Range $1840 to $1920 Weekly Gross pay (Non\-taxable travel/housing and M&I stipend available for qualified/eligible travelers)

Shifts available: Days

Schedule: 40 hours per week guaranteed, 5 shifts per week, Mon\-Fri, No Weekends, No call 

• Current Physical Therapist Assistant experience: 1+ years \- Required
  


• LTC or Rehab experience: Highly preferred
  


• Prior travel experience: Highly preferred
  

Education, License and Certification Requirements:

• PTA License for State of Missouri or Compact \- Required
  


• BLS Certification from AHA  \- Required
  

Job Description:

• PTAs implement components of patient care, obtain data related to the treatments provided, and collaborate with the PT to modify care as necessary.
  


• PTAs assist the physical therapist in the treatment of individuals of all ages, from newborns to people at the end of life.
  


• Help patients stretch and exercise certain muscle groups
  


• Read instructions from Physical Therapist
  


• Work directly with Physical Therapist to assist patients
  


• Speak with families to find best at\-home techniques
  


• Keep physical therapy clean and organized
  


• Move patients from wheelchairs or walkers to physical therapy area
  


• Teach patients techniques like balance training