Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient Rehab
Mountain Home, Arkansas
Baxter Regional Medical Center

Travel Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Mountain Home, Arkansas

Job Summary

• Assist patients in developing, recovering, and improving skills needed for daily living and working.
• Work under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist.
• Use therapeutic everyday activities and exercise based on an established care plan.
• Outpatient clinic environment.
• No call required.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Specialty

• Therapy/Rehabilitation

Required Experience

• 12 to 18 months of related experience (excluding clinical affiliations required to complete degree).

Licensure & Certifications

• Current Arkansas PTA license in good standing.
• Current CPR certification required.

Education

• Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant Education Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
• Associate’s Degree preferred.

Physical Demands

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving, decision-making skills.
• Compassion for patients experiencing pain or functional loss.
• Ability to handle critical and stressful situations with composure.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, squat, twist, push, pull, and occasionally lift up to 250 pounds using proper body mechanics for 8+ hours per day.
• Requires repetitive hand movements.
• Good manual dexterity, hearing, and visual acuity.
• Basic computer skills to operate software for patient care documentation.

Work Environment

• Outpatient clinic setting.
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases and blood or other body fluids.

Required Documents & Compliance

• Background check (7-year, with annual updates as applicable).
• Verification of education and licensure.
• Various health screenings and immunizations including:

  • Physical exam (within 1 year).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray.
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tdap.
  • Drug testing (negative 10-panel drug screen).
  • Flu vaccination or documented declination during flu season.
  • COVID vaccination or exemption documentation.
• References: 2 required within 2-3 years.
• Skills checklist and work history verification.
• Facility-specific compliance documents and orientation requirements.

Additional Notes

• This position is safety sensitive under Arkansas Act 593 (Medical Marijuana regulations).
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• No explicit mention of prior travel experience required.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel PTA position in Arkansas.