Job Title: PTA
Location: Alturas, California
Schedule: 8:00AM – 4:00PM x 5
Term: 9-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $46 – $49/hr
Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a PTA for a temporary assignment in Alturas, California. These positions are 9-week contracts with the ability to extend.
Responsibilities for a PTA:
• Work Monday through Friday, no weekends, with 1 hour for evaluations and 45-minute follow-up appointments, seeing 8-9 patients per day with no double booking
• Provide physical therapy treatment to patients under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist
• Provide treatment as directed by the primary Physical Therapist and communicate immediately if the treatment plan may need modification
• Observe, evaluate, and document the effect of each treatment, communicating findings verbally and in writing
• Maintain organized, legible patient records with objective findings, ensuring all chart entries are timed and dated
• Maintain a treatment environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of healthcare-related errors
• Demonstrate safe and effective use of physical therapy modalities including spinal traction, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, diathermy, and infrared light
• Demonstrate safe and effective use of physical therapy procedures including therapeutic exercise, soft tissue mobilization, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, orthotic/prosthetic training, and taping
• Interact professionally with patients and families, including them in the plan of care
• Work cooperatively with other staff to create a team approach to patient care
• Demonstrate organizational ability and time management through effective patient scheduling and completion of patient charting per clinic practice and policy
• Communicate appropriately, respectfully, and clearly with physicians, directors, managers, and coworkers
• Assist in ordering supplies and maintain adequate PAR levels
• Maintain department cleanliness and practice proper hand hygiene before and after patient contact
• Assist in the front office when needed, including registering and scheduling patients
• Answer phones and forward calls appropriately in a professional and friendly manner
• Compile and organize data using Microsoft Office Applications
• Maintain PTA license without any lapses
• Maintain current BCLS certification without any lapses
• Stay updated and current with physical therapy practice through independent study, continuing education, and staff development opportunities
• Participate in quality improvement projects
• Adhere to dress code; maintain a neat and professional appearance
• Complete annual education requirements and maintain regulatory requirements
• Wear identification while on duty
• Report to work on time as scheduled and complete work within designated time
• Attend all meetings as assigned by the management team and Director
• Work within the guidelines of the California State Practice Act
• Perform other duties as assigned by the management team
Benefits for a PTA:
- Weekly pay every Friday
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
- Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
- Referral Bonus up to $1,500
Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.
