Physical Therapy Assistant
Lamar, CO
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Physical Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapist Home Health. The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist for patients across the lifespan. The role supports treatment implementation, gathers patient data, promotes safety and comfort, and assists patients with mobility and functional activities in inpatient, outpatient, and home health settings.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours per shift, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program with a certificate of completion.
  • Current credentialing through the applicable state physical therapy board.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) instruction verification.
  • Inpatient experience required.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to exercise independent judgment in a dynamic clinical environment.
  • Ability to operate position-specific equipment and perform required technical procedures.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Two years of experience, primarily in an outpatient setting, preferred.
  • Bilingual capabilities helpful.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides physical therapy support to newborn, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients with conditions affecting movement and functional activities.
  • Implements selected treatment interventions as directed by the physical therapist.
  • Collects data related to provided interventions and modifies selected interventions to support patient progress, safety, and comfort.
  • May work in inpatient, outpatient, and home health environments.
  • Work may involve exposure to unpleasant sights, odors, and infectious diseases.
  • Requires professional communication with patients, physicians, visitors, administration, and the public.

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