Find Flexible Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs at Platinum Select

If you're interested in a career as a permanent or travel physical therapy assistant, you'll be glad to know that travel PTA jobs are available in most states, with PTA employment projected to increase much faster than average. As a Platinum Select physical therapist assistant, you'll have the freedom and flexibility to work in a variety of health care settings, including hospitals, physical therapy offices, nursing care facilities, home health care services, outpatient care centers and physician offices.

Learn About What It Takes to be a Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical therapist assistants are trained to work with physical therapists who provide treatment focused on improving patient mobility, relieving pain and preventing or reducing patients' physical disabilities. With supervision from a physical therapist, a physical therapist assistant helps patients with their treatment, which may include exercises, massages, electrical stimulation and ultrasound. Recording patient responses to treatment and treatment outcomes are also an integral part of a PTA's job responsibilities. Some physical therapist assistants advance in their career by specializing in a clinical area, while others advance to administrative positions. Other physical therapist assistants may teach in an accredited program or organize community activities that promote fitness and risk reduction. Physical therapist assistants that work with Platinum Select typically receive an associate's degree from an accredited college program.Curriculum varies, with some programs requiring students to complete anatomy and physiology classes as well as CPR and other first aid certifications before gaining clinical experience.

Make a Great Living as a Physical Therapist Assistant

When you work with Platinum Select, you'll enjoy a highly competitive salary and custom benefit options tailored to your individual needs. The average annual salary for physical therapist assistants in May 2008 was $46,300.* Depending on location, experience, training and education, permanent and travel PTA jobs provide an annual salary between $28,000 and $55,000, with the potential to earn more with additional education, training, certifications and experience. Top paying industries for physical therapist assistants include home health care services, employment services and nursing care facilities. At Platinum Select, our attentive staff will make sure that all of your qualifications are taken into consideration to ensure the right PT job match works for you.

Apply Now to Start a Rewarding Career in Physical Therapy with Platinum Select!

If you're ready to experience a worthwhile career as a permanent on travel physical therapist assistant, request a call or fill out our online application today! One of our experienced recruiters will contact you to start finding the right pta job that fits your career goals and needs.

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