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Amergis Staffing specializes in connecting healthcare professionals like you to work that matters.

Our client in Atwater, CA seeks a dedicated, compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support patient care in the Atwater/Merced, CA area.

Experience as a PTA is preferred, but if you are early in your career with less than a year of experience, you are still encouraged to apply.

POSITION DETAILS:

Local and Travel Pay Package: $1,680 - $2,246 (travel stipends included)

Assignment Type: Full-time

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 40 hours per week

Transportation: Reliable transportation required. Mileage reimbursed.

DUTIES:

+ Assists the Physical Therapist in implementing individualized physical therapy care plans in alignment with the patient’s POC.

+ Performs daily treatment interventions to help patients achieve their therapy goals.

+ Guides patients through prescribed exercise routines, including passive, assistive, and resistive exercises to improve strength, muscle tone, and range of motion.

+ Participates in developing tailored home exercise programs based on patient needs.

+ Assists patients with gait training using parallel bars, walkers, crutches, canes, braces, and related assistive devices.

+ Performs therapeutic activities such as massage and body mechanics instruction.

+ Observes and documents changes in patient condition during treatment.

+ Accurately records patient responses and progress in patient charts.

+ Refers patients to the supervising PT when reevaluation is indicated.

+ Communicates patient progress and treatment effectiveness with the clinical team; may suggest modifications to the treatment plan.

+ Participates in staff in-services and education programs.

REQUIREMENTS:

+ Current, active California Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) License

+ Current CPR certification

+ Ability to pass a criminal background check

+ Reliable transportation

If you'd like to be considered for this position, submit your resume and we will reach out to you for a telephone screening. Looking forward to connecting!

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

+ 401(k) savings plan

+ Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.