According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment growth for physical therapy assistants is expected to increase by 29 percent through 2016. Onward Healthcare offers local and travel physical therapy assistant jobs for healthcare professionals looking to take advantage of this substantial growth.
Physical therapy assistants (PTAs) provide skilled direct patient care under the supervision of licensed physical therapists (PTs). They use therapeutic exercise, massage, electrical stimulation, traction, ultrasound and hot and cold packs to treat patients with physical diseases and/or disabilities. PTA jobs take place in a variety of settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, sub acute care facilities, sports medicine clinics and home health care agencies.
As a leading provider of nationwide physical therapy assistant jobs, Onward Healthcare will to use our extensive network of client facilities to help you get the PTA job you desire. Simply apply today for a physical therapy assistant job to get started or call 1-800-278-0332 to speak with one of our world class recruiters.
Working as a travel physical therapy assistant is an exciting and rewarding career. By choosing a travel pta job, you can explore interesting new places and get a taste of living in a variety of locales. Travel physical therapy assistant jobs are also a great way to strengthen your resume. By working in a variety of settings, you will have the opportunity to be come a more marketable candidate for future travel PTA jobs or permanent physical therapy assistant positions. In addition, travel PTA jobs offer leading salaries for new grads and experienced PTAs through excellent hourly salaries, sign-on, completion, and referral bonuses.
Travel isn't for everyone, but flexibility is. If you would like to expand your career by working in a variety of healthcare settings, but would prefer to remain close to home, local per diem PTA jobs may be right for you. A local physical therapy assistant job allows you to stay close to your family and friends, while offering the opportunity to experience diverse work environments and build your current skill set. Onward Healthcare has both long-term block assignments, and daily shift-based positions available for physical therapy assistants.
To learn more about the local PTA jobs available from Onward Healthcare, please contact one of the following offices:
If you are interested in local per diem or travel physical therapy assistant jobs with Onward Healthcare, we encourage you to apply today or call 1-800-278-0332 for more information.
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