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Physical Therapist Assistant - Long Term Care
Abilene, Texas
The Oaks at Radford Hills Healthcare Center

$1,473-1,800/week
Posted 9 hours ago
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PTA Long Term Care (LTC) (Days)

Role

  • Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in a long term care setting.

Location

  • Abilene, Texas

Employment Type

  • Temp

Schedule

  • Days, 8 hours per day

Contract Length

  • 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

  • Valid Physical Therapy Assistant license in Texas
  • Physical Therapy Assistant (2 years of experience)
  • Physical Therapy Assistant experience within the last year

Job Details

  • Under the direction and supervision of physical therapists, the PTA treats patients through exercise, massage, gait and balance training, and other therapeutic interventions.
  • The PTA records patients' progress and reports the results of each treatment to the physical therapist.

About Abilene, TX

As a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant in Abilene, TX here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Abilene is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for money.
Weather
  • Abilene experiences hot summers with average highs around 95°F and mild winters with average lows around 33°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Abilene, providing convenience for travel nurses.
Transportation
  • Abilene is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
  • Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
Demographics
  • Abilene has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of medical facilities and healthcare opportunities.
Things to Do
  • Abilene offers a variety of activities including dining at Tex-Mex and Texas-style BBQ restaurants, exploring historical sites like Frontier Texas and Buffalo Gap Historic Village, visiting the Abilene Zoo, playing golf at outstanding courses, and enjoying the outdoors at places like Fort Phantom Hill.
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