Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Columbus, OH

Key Responsibilities Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the supervising Physical Therapist, including posture training, strengthening exercises, balance and coordination exercises, joint mobility, and functional skills training. Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, and assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs, demonstrating proper guarding techniques and safety awareness.

Job Title

Physical Therapist Assistant

Location

Ohio

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days | Outpatient

Key Responsibilities

• Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the supervising Physical Therapist, including posture training, strengthening exercises, balance and coordination exercises, joint mobility, and functional skills training.
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, and assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs, demonstrating proper guarding techniques and safety awareness.
• Administer therapeutic modalities including ultrasound, hot/cold packs, whirlpools, paraffin bath, iontophoresis, fluidotherapy, and electrical stimulation units.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment and intervene as necessary, documenting patient progress, response to treatment, and patient and family education.
• Educate patients and families on proper body mechanics and safe use of prescribed equipment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members, participate in team conferences, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the state of Ohio.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with therapeutic modalities and assistive devices used in an outpatient setting.
• Ability to adhere to all safety, infection control, and facility policies and procedures.
• Strong documentation skills with the ability to accurately record patient progress and treatment responses.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in an outpatient physical therapy setting.
• Experience with community re-entry training and endurance or cardiac rehabilitation programs.
• Demonstrated customer service orientation with the ability to build professional relationships with patients, families, and staff.

Why Join Us

• Work within a team-oriented environment that prioritizes both patient safety and employee well-being at every level of care.
• Opportunity to contribute to a results-driven outpatient therapy program focused on delivering superior quality patient outcomes.