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Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled - (PTA)
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What they do
A Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists to help patients with disabling injuries or conditions improve their range of motion and manage their pain. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of a physical therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$61,714 / year median in Maryland
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description & Requirements Physical Therapist Assistant
•Skilled
•(PTA)
StartDate:
ASAP Available Shifts:
8
D Pay Rate:
$1675.00
•$1726.00 Travel Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Sandy Spring, MD with AMN Healthcare let you help patients regain mobility and independence in a skilled nursing setting. You will implement treatment plans developed by supervising physical therapists, assist patients with therapeutic exercises and functional mobility, and document progress. Required qualifications include an associate's degree from an accredited PTA program and an active Maryland PTA license. Prior skilled nursing experience and strong communication skills are recommended. Sandy Spring, MD offers access to outdoor recreation, local historic districts, and convenient road access to shopping and dining in Olney and Silver Spring. The area is close to Rock Creek Regional Park and Patuxent River State Park for hiking and horseback riding. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, exclusive discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters and clinical support, and the AMN Passport app for 24/7 career management. As a publicly traded company, AMN Healthcare upholds higher ethical standards in business practices. Apply now to join this Travel Physical Therapist Assistant skilled assignment in Sandy Spring, MD.
Required Qualifications Physical Therapist Assistant, Skilled Licenses:
PTA(Compact Accepted)
Certifications:
BLS(Copy Needed)
SSN Required DOB Required References:
1 Reference in entire work history 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, skilled physical therapist assistant, skilled PTA, skilled care PTA, skilled
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance