Job Description & RequirementsPhysical Therapist Assistant - Skilled - (PTA)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $1482.00 - $1527.00
The facility serves a primarily geriatric population, focusing on post-acute rehabilitation, strengthening, balance training, and functional mobility in a SNF setting. You can expect a steady caseload of short-term rehab and long-term care residents, with a strong emphasis on personalized care plans and measurable functional outcomes.Typical responsibilities include implementing PT treatment plans under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, performing therapeutic exercises and functional mobility training, documenting patient progress in the facilitys EMR, collaborating with nursing and interdisciplinary teams, and participating in care conferences as needed. The environment is supportive, with an emphasis on communication and coordinated care that allows you to focus on safe, effective patient progress.Shifts are standard day shifts, 5 eight-hour days, with an expected 40 hours per week and a guaranteed weekly hour structure that supports consistent scheduling. On-call is not expected, allowing for predictable work-life balance. Patient ratios and caseloads are designed to be manageable while maintaining productivity expectations typical of a SNF.Salisbury itself offers a walkable historic downtown, local restaurants and coffee shops, cultural venues, and nearby parks and green spaces. Its central North Carolina location makes weekend trips to the mountains, lakes, or coast very accessible, and you benefit from a community known for strong healthcare services and a focus on quality of life.
Required Qualifications
Physical Therapist Assistant, Skilled
Licenses: PTA(Compact Accepted)
Certifications: BLS
Preferred Qualifications
n/a
Facility LocationSituated in Rowan County, Salisbury prides itself on offering visitors and residents an authentic North Carolina experience. Culture seekers will want to check out the African American Heritage Trail in which one can survey the historic monuments of the great African Americans who have lived in the city. Salisbury has no shortage of outdoors recreation options for the whole family, offering plenty of bicycling, camping, hiking and aquatic sports activities. Many great small businesses line the streets of Salisbury, offering regional crafts and antiques. Music fans will surely want to take in a show at the North Carolina Theater or check out the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra.
Job BenefitsAllied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:
- Competitive pay rates
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Competitive Housing Deal
- Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
About the CompanyAt AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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