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Travel Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant - Full-Time

Health MarketingCouncil Grove, KS
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Company

Health Marketing

Location

Council Grove, KS

Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

full time

Work Location

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Job Description

Travel full-time Physical Therapy Assistant providing outpatient rehabilitation services across multiple healthcare facilities in the Council Grove, Kansas region.

Full Description

We are seeking a dedicated Travel Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic healthcare team in Council Grove, Kansas. This full-time travel position offers the opportunity to work across multiple outpatient clinics, delivering essential rehabilitation services to patients recovering from injuries, surgeries, and chronic conditions. As a vital member of the rehabilitation team, you will play a key role in helping patients regain mobility, manage pain, and improve their overall quality of life through personalized therapeutic interventions. In this position, you will assist licensed Physical Therapists in implementing treatment plans, guiding patients through prescribed exercises, monitoring progress, and documenting patient responses to therapy. You will work with diverse patient populations including post-surgical orthopedic patients, individuals with sports injuries, stroke survivors, and those managing chronic pain conditions. Your daily responsibilities include preparing treatment areas, maintaining equipment, educating patients on home exercise programs, and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes. Travel between assigned facilities throughout the Council Grove area is an integral component of this role, requiring reliable transportation and flexibility. Qualified candidates must possess an Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and hold current state licensure or certification as a Physical Therapy Assistant in Kansas. A minimum of one year of clinical experience in an outpatient rehabilitation setting is required, with travel experience considered a significant advantage. Candidates must demonstrate strong knowledge of therapeutic exercise techniques, manual therapy modalities, and patient safety protocols. Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while traveling between locations are essential. The ideal candidate will possess proficiency in electronic health record systems, demonstrate cultural sensitivity when working with diverse populations, and maintain current CPR certification. Physical stamina to assist patients with mobility needs and the capacity to stand for extended periods are required. Strong organizational abilities and time management skills are necessary to effectively manage a mobile schedule across multiple treatment sites. Health Marketing is a leading healthcare staffing organization dedicated to connecting qualified rehabilitation professionals with facilities across Kansas and surrounding regions. We pride ourselves on providing comprehensive support to our travel staff, ensuring they have the resources needed to deliver exceptional patient care. Our commitment to professional development means you will have access to continuing education opportunities and career advancement pathways. This position offers competitive compensation with travel stipends, comprehensive health insurance benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a retirement savings plan with employer matching. Additional benefits include paid time off, professional liability insurance, and reimbursement for licensure and certification renewals. Employees also receive mileage reimbursement for work-related travel and access to our employee assistance program. Growth opportunities include pathways to senior clinical positions, specialization in specific rehabilitation areas, and potential transition to permanent placements at preferred facilities. We support ongoing professional education through tuition assistance programs and encourage staff participation in industry conferences and workshops to advance their careers in physical therapy.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTherapeutic ExerciseRehabilitation DocumentationTravel FlexibilityInterdisciplinary Collaboration