Travel PTA - Skilled Nursing Facility

Travel PTA - Skilled Nursing FacilityAmerican Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant with 2+ years of experience for a post-acute skilled nursing setting, requiring CA PTA license (if applicable) and BLS in a Physical Therapy unit within a skilled nursing facility, with potential float assignments to an inpatient acute care hospital in the same parking lotTreat approximately 8-9 patients per day in a post-acute care settingInpatient only, covering A, B, C, and D stationsUses Cerner EMR for documentation and charting8-hour day shifts starting at 0800, with every other weekend requiredPossible holiday coverageFirst to float among staffCA PTA license required if applicableCurrent BLS certification (AHA) requiredMinimum 2 years of experience requiredMust be able to work independently and perform patient transfersExcellent communication skills required for interdisciplinary team collaborationCopy of driver's license required for considerationTwo professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibilityTreat patients with diagnoses including total joint replacements, stroke, deconditioning, pneumonia, balance difficulties, CVA, TKA, THA, and COPDPrimarily serve a geriatric population with chronic conditions, orthopedic and neurological needsWork closely with an interdisciplinary care teamFloor-specific orientation providedBurgundy scrub color requiredCandidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year; PRN employment through outside staffing firms will be considered