Job Description

American Traveler is offering a rewarding Physical Therapist Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) contract position in Kalamazoo Michigan .

Shift : Days 8 Job Length : weeks PTAs who work with us receive a highly competitive pay and benefits package. You'll enjoy the personalized client service that has earned up high ratings from travelers nationwide and the security that comes from working with an established Joint-Commission-certified agency.

More about traveling in Michigan : Michigan travel nursing jobs offer an abundance of choices. You'll have arts and entertainment, shopping, and plenty of outdoor sports.

Upscale malls in and around Ann Arbor and Detroit are sure to keep your inner shopper happy. Sporty travel nurses will be glad to know that Michigan boasts state parks and 3, miles of freshwater shoreline.

Michigan travel nurse job housing is private and deluxe and your American Traveler recruiter will give you tips on activities and events in your area, so you can get the most out of nursing jobs in Michigan.

Responsibilities

A physical therapist will provide services that help restore or improve a patient's function, mobility, and pain level, as well as prevent or limit disabilities that come from the injury or disease.

PTs will be able to demonstrate excellent track records of restoring, maintaining, and promoting overall fitness and good health.

Great patience and a calm demeanor are required, as patients often suffer from disabling conditions such as lower back pain, arthritis, heart disease, fractures, head injuries, and cerebral palsy.

The ideal candidate will be thorough and competent at examining patients' medical histories, testing and measuring their strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration, and motor function, and then prescribing the best treatment strategy and its anticipated outcome.

Physical therapist can find travel positions in acute care, outpatient clinic, and home health settings.

Qualifications

• Valid BLS from the American Heart Association
• A valid professional license within the state of practice
• Specialty-related certifications may be required for specific positions
• Proof of right to work in the United States

Experience Requirements

months of occupational experience