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Job ID: 892212
Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,492.19
Job Title
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Travel
Location
Springfield, MO | Inpatient Rehabilitation
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 12 Weeks | Days | Onsite | Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Weekend Hours 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Expected 36 hours/week
Key Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient rehabilitation therapy services to a diverse patient population including geriatric, adult, and pediatric patients (ages 13 and older)
- Treat patients with neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, and debility-related diagnoses including stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic conditions
- Utilize advanced therapy equipment including EKSO, InMotion UE Robotic, and body weight support systems
- Document patient care and progress accurately using UDS and Epic electronic health record systems
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team to support individual functional ability and quality of life
- Maintain a patient ratio of approximately 7 to 1 within a 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility
Required Qualifications
- Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license required
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a PTA
- Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience required
- Strong teamwork, communication, work ethic, and professional responsibility
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience treating neuro, orthopedic, cardiac, and debility patient populations
- Familiarity with advanced rehabilitation equipment such as EKSO or robotic therapy devices
- Prior experience with Epic or UDS electronic health record platforms
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work within a nationally recognized, Joint Commission and CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation facility offering cutting-edge therapy technology and a collaborative clinical environment
- No call requirements and no float requirements, allowing you to focus entirely on delivering high-quality patient care