Interim Physical Therapy Assistant Position Available In Martin, Florida

Interim Physical Therapy Assistant LeaderStat – 4.1

Stuart, FL Job Details Contract Estimated:

$60.7K – $70.8K a year 2 days ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Referral program Qualifications CPR Certification Nursing home experience BLS Certification Mid-level Senior care Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Care plans Geriatrics Physical therapy Full Job Description Interim Physical Therapy Assistant – Skilled Nursing Facility Are you a passionate licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) looking for a short-term contract close to home? Do you have experience working directly with seniors in rehab or nursing home settings? If you answered “yes” to these questions, please read on. We may have the perfect opportunity for you! LeaderStat is seeking an experienced Physical Therapy Assistant for a six-week contract in Naples, Florida. As an interim PTA in a skilled nursing setting, you would be responsible for providing patient-centered care to each resident according to their individualized treatment plan while promoting healing and emphasizing the importance of resident independence throughout the rehabilitation process. When you join the LeaderStat team, you’ll be connected with a dedicated specialist before and during your assignment. They will work with you to coordinate onboarding, assist with travel arrangements and mileage reimbursement, and serve as your single point of contact if you have questions or need help along the way. Job Duties Plan and administer prescribed PT treatment programs; help restore resident function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following illness, stroke, surgery, disease, or injury Evaluates residents, develops appropriate treatment goals, and methods, implements the physical therapy treatment plan and completes all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services Provide therapeutic techniques focused on improving gait, ambulation, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, posture control, sensory awareness, sitting and standing skills, balance and orientation Design and fit adaptive devices, and trains residents in the use of adaptive devices including canes, orthotics, and prosthetics Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary Collaborates with all members of the rehabilitation team to adjust resident care plans as necessary Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes residents’ needs and rights; Qualifications At least two years of experience working with the geriatric population, preferably in a long-term care setting Active Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) license in Florida Demonstrated competencies in therapeutic techniques Possess empathy and passion for serving the geriatric population Up-to-date clinical compliance, including: Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR via American Heart Association (AHA) Two-step TB test Physical exam within the last 12 months Benefit Weekly Pay & Direct Deposit W2 Employee Status 401(k)

Retirement Plan Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Licensure Reimbursement Referral Bonuses Dedicated Support Team Referral Bonuses:

If you have a friend or family member who would be interested in joining LeaderStat, you could earn some cash! Referral bonuses up to $500 are available, upon completion of assignment. We welcome your confidential expressions of personal interest and nominations of qualified colleagues: https://www.leaderstat.com/interim-referral. What Happens Next? Once we receive your application (please include a PDF of your resume, too!), we’ll create your LeaderStat candidate profile and send it to our recruiting team for review. If you’re a good fit for this assignment, a recruiter will reach out to you via call or text to discuss next steps.