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Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,567 per week in Pittsburg, KS

Malone Healthcare

  • Pittsburg, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • $1,567

Highlights

Utilize rehabilitation equipment including FWW with platform attachments, rollator, hemi walker, Hoyer lift, sit-to-stand, and bariatric equipment. Enjoy the charm of small-town living with easy access to Joplin, Kansas City, Springfield, and Tulsa for weekend exploration.

Numbers & Facts

LocationPittsburg, KS
Salary$1,567

Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide physical therapy evaluation and treatment services within an Acute Rehabilitation Unit serving patients aged 18 and older
  • Manage a patient caseload with a 1:6 therapist-to-patient ratio, focusing on orthopedic and neurological diagnoses
  • Utilize rehabilitation equipment including FWW with platform attachments, rollator, hemi walker, Hoyer lift, sit-to-stand, and bariatric equipment
  • Document patient care accurately using the Epic electronic health record system
  • Float to alternate units (Med/Surg, CSD, ICU) on an occasional basis per reciprocal staffing agreement with a partner facility
Required Qualifications
  • Graduate degree in Physical Therapy required: MSPT or DPT
  • Active and unrestricted Physical Therapist (PT) license valid in the state of Kansas
  • Minimum of 1 year of Physical Therapy experience
  • Ability to work every other weekend as part of the regular schedule
Preferred Experience / Skills
  • Prior experience in an inpatient rehabilitation setting
  • Familiarity with orthopedic and neurological patient populations
  • Optimistic, recovery-focused mindset with strong flexibility and adaptability
Why Join Us
  • Work in a 12-bed Acute Rehab Unit at a Level III Trauma facility, gaining meaningful clinical experience in a collaborative environment
  • Enjoy the charm of small-town living with easy access to Joplin, Kansas City, Springfield, and Tulsa for weekend exploration


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