Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $1,613 per week in Effingham, IL

Cynet Health

Effingham, IL

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$1,613–$1,613

SKILLS

Basic Life Support (BLS), Communication Skills, Documentation, Interpersonal Skills, Medical Treatment, Outpatient Care, Patient Education, Patient Safety, Physical Therapy, Problem Solving Skills, Set Goals, Treatment Plan

LOCATION

Effingham, IL

POSTED

4 days ago

Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant Profession: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Specialty: Outpatient Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Experience: 2+ Years of PTA Experience Required License: Active Illinois Physical Therapist Assistant License Certifications: Active American Heart Association BLS Must-Have: - Work history - Skills Checklist, current to 1 year, pertinent to the specialty (Physical Therapy Assistant) - 2 Supervisory Reference Forms Completed with dates employed listed Description: Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) perform physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated only by a supervising physical therapist (PT). The PTA uses their knowledge and skills to help the physical therapist provide selected interventions as described in the patient’s plan of care. The PTA uses their clinical problem-solving skills to ensure patient safety and comfort, as well as completion of interventions selected to achieve the patient’s desired outcomes and goals. PTAs demonstrate effective communication and strong interpersonal skills to motivate patients and provide compassionate care. They adhere to the APTA code of ethics. They appropriately carry out treatment as directed by the supervising physical therapist. They are able to provide a variety of treatment approaches utilizing appropriate manual techniques and available equipment and modalities. They appropriately modify treatment in response to patient progress and keep the PT informed of changes in status and overall progress. They assist other facility staff members as needed to provide care and create a clean, orderly, and effective environment for rehabilitation and physical therapy. They document patient progress according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures to best describe client progress toward established goals. They function independently within the scope of the PTA Practice Act. They maintain and consistently demonstrate competency in all areas of assigned client care needs and seek out additional information, in-service or other educational opportunities to remain competent and current in practice. They provide individualized patient and caregiver education.

About the Company

Cynet Health

Cynet Health is a TJC certified MBE and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Health Med and Health IT staffing and consulting services to countless hospitals, SNFs, clinics, labs, CROs, health & wellness centers, pharmacies, and other medical facilities across the United States. Headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, we are a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise and a recognized Diversity Supplier.

COMPANY SIZE

1,000 to 1,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

WEBSITE

https://cynethealth.com/