Physical Therapy AssistantLocation: Alturas, CAJob Type: TravelDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalSpeciality: Physical Therapy AssistantFacility Setting: Short Term Acute CareAccepting Locals per Radius Rule?: YesContract Length: 13 weeksShifts: FlexibleShift Details: 5x8-HourWeekly Schedule: 40 HoursCertifications: BLSMandatory Experience:Monday through Friday, no weekends. 1 hour for evaluations, 45 min follow up appointments, no double booking. Total of 8-9 patients/day.Graduate of an APTA approved Physical Therapist Assistant Program and licensed by the State of California to provide PTA services.PTA's with special interests and experience in acute care, skilled nursing and out-patient physical therapy is desired.Demonstrates proficiency in performing physical therapy procedures and modalities and in assessing the effects of theseAbility to work with others, at all levels within the organization, and collaborate effectively.Exhibits strong interpersonal and problem-solving strategies, as well as effective written and oral communication skills.Collaborates well with other departments, confidential of sensitive data, respectful of all other staff members, considerate of other people's time, and accountable for work output.Maintains PTA license without any lapsesMaintains BCLS certification without any lapsesStays updated and current with Physical Therapy practice through independent study, continuing education, and staff development opportunities.Participates in quality improvement projectsAdheres to dress code; appearance is neat and professional.Completes annual education requirements.Maintains regulatory requirements.Wears identification while on duty.Attends annual evaluation and participates actively in this process.Reports to work on time as scheduled; completes work in designated time.Attends all meetings as assigned by management team and Director.Exhibits the mission, ethics and goals of Modoc Medical Center in the performance of job duties.