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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a PTA for a 13-week acute care Rehab Services assignment, with BLS certification and pediatric experience highly preferred.
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Acute care setting within a Physical Therapy (PT) department
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Primarily outpatient care, with some inpatient weekend rotation or coverage when outpatient volume is low
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Common diagnoses include CVA, orthopedic conditions (hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, back, neck), and vestibular disorders
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Patient load varies daily based on census and scheduled hours
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Charting and documentation performed in Cerner
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Day shift, with scheduling in either 4x10-hour or 5x8-hour shifts; patients are scheduled by a secretary based on therapist recommendations
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Weekend rotation every 6 weeks; holiday coverage required as needed
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Minimum 1 year of experience as a PTA
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Current BLS certification (AHA) required
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Strong orthopedic skills required; pediatric experience is highly preferred
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Generalist skills aligned with basic PT education required
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License required if applicable
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Department-specific orientation is provided
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Black scrubs or a black collared shirt with khaki pants required
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Patients scheduled by a department secretary based on therapist recommendations
