Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,136 to $1,336 per week in Spring Hill, FL

Make a real difference as a travel PTA in Spring Hill, FL working in an outpatient setting. You will assist patients recovering from injuries or illness under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist. This role emphasizes patient and employee safety, professional conduct, and delivering quality therapeutic interventions. New graduates are considered. A recruiter will follow up with details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active Florida PTA license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience implementing treatment plans and interventions as directed by a Physical Therapist, including posture training, strengthening, balance and gait training, functional skills training, and modalities such as hot/cold packs, ultrasound, and therapeutic pool when applicable.
• Ability to document patient progress and provide patient and family education.
• Ability to follow safety, infection control, and facility policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous outpatient experience.
• Experience with adaptive equipment training and community re-entry training.
• Familiarity with safe patient handling techniques and use of therapeutic modalities such as iontophoresis, fluidotherapy, and paraffin bath.

Assignment Details

• Schedule: 5x8
• Duration: 13 weeks with option to extend.
• New graduates accepted.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package available beginning first day of assignment.
• Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

You will assist the Physical Therapist in implementing therapeutic interventions to meet patients’ long-term goals. Responsibilities include training patients in use of assistive devices, demonstrating proper guarding and safety techniques, documenting progress, participating in team conferences, and serving as a resource to other disciplines. Adherence to safety protocols and infection control is required. You will contribute to quality improvement projects as requested.

Location Highlights

Spring Hill sits within commuting distance of coastal recreation and natural parks. Weekends offer access to Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and the Weeki Wachee River, both within a 20–30 minute drive, and coastal areas of the Gulf of Mexico are about 30–40 minutes away. The area provides suburban living with regional shopping at Spring Hill Mall and multiple dining options along US-19, and it is approximately 45–60 minutes north of downtown Tampa for urban entertainment and airport access.

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