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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant with 1+ year of outpatient experience for a mixed hospital-based outpatient and inpatient rehab setting, with first-time travelers welcome.
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Primarily hospital-based outpatient physical therapy setting, with potential to flex into the inpatient medical-surgical rehab unit
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Patient population ranges from juvenile (typically age 5+) to geriatrics
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Common diagnoses include total joints, back/shoulder/foot pain, and neurological conditions such as TBI, stroke, and Parkinson's
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Caseload of approximately 8–10 patients per day
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Documents using TruBridge Evident EMR
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8-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (closed 12–1 PM for lunch)
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Weekend rotation required approximately once every 5 weekends, covering inpatient units
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May be included in a holiday rotation
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Current PTA state license required if applicable
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Current BLS certification required
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Minimum 1 year of outpatient PTA experience required; candidates with inpatient-only experience will also be considered
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Responsibilities include implementing individualized treatment plans, guiding patients through functional exercises and equipment use, monitoring and documenting patient progress, and maintaining communication with the supervising PT and patient
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Orientation consists of 1–2 shifts with a preceptor
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Online modules must be completed prior to beginning floor work
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First-time travelers will be considered for this position
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Business casual attire (collared shirt with khaki or black pants) or solid-colored scrubs required
