Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant
Silver City, NM
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Physical Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Outpatient provides physical therapy treatment to improve patient mobility and relieve pain and disability caused by disease or injury. The role supports patients in inpatient and outpatient settings as part of an interdisciplinary team and carries out treatment goals established by the supervising Physical Therapist.

Job Details

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, day shift, 8-hour shifts, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistance
  • New Mexico Physical Therapy Assistant license
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire
• Preferred Qualifications: One year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides physical therapy treatment under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
  • Treats patients requiring physical therapy services.
  • Uses physical treatment procedures to improve mobility and relieve pain and disability related to disease or injury.
  • Provides treatment in inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Aquatic therapy competency testing must be completed within 90 days of hire if aquatic therapy is part of the treatment requirements.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits