Physical Therapy Assistant Travel Therapist Jobs

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,697 per week in Spartanburg, SC - Job Title: PTA Home Health Profession: Therapy/Rehabilitation Specialty: PTA Home Health Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience preferred; will consider candidates with 1 year of experience on a case-by-case basis. License: SC PTA license required; pending state license accepted. Certifications: BLS required. Must-Have: Experience in home health preferred; will consider all PTA experience. All requested time off must be included in the initial submission. Candidates must have knowledge of charting systems. Description: We are seeking a PTA for a home health position. The shift is Monday through Friday, from 08:30 to 17:00. Candidates must have home health experience. If more than two shifts per 13-week contract are missed without reasonable explanation, the contract may be subject to review for cancellation. Successful candidates will work with adult and geriatric populations. Daily census will be approximately 6 patients with around 6 visits per day. Common patient diagnoses include orthopedic conditions, neurological conditions, wounds, cardiac issues, renal issues, and generalized weakness. Candidates should have experience with various rehabilitation techniques and equipment. Recent experience with charting systems is preferred but not required. Travel compliance includes a radius rule of 75 miles. Pass/fail tests on cardiac dysrhythmia and moderate sedation will be administered at orientation. All compliance documents are due in advance of the start date.

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,277 per week in Lake Zurich, IL - Job Title: PTA Profession: PTA Specialty: Rehabilitation Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 08:30 - 16:30 Hours per Shift: 7 Experience: Minimum Years of Experience required License: Valid PTA license required Certifications: Current certifications required Must-Have: - Experience in a rehabilitation setting - Strong communication skills - Ability to work in a team environment Description: This position offers guaranteed hours of 35 per week. Responsibilities include providing patient care and therapy support. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is essential. Ability to document and report patient progress accurately is required. Candidates must be dedicated to delivering high-quality care. Flexibility in clinical approaches and techniques is important. Commitment to continuous learning and professional development is expected.

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,272 per week in Pleasant Prairie, WI - Job Title: PTA Profession: Physical Therapy Assistant Specialty: Complete Care Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 08:30 - 16:30 Hours per Shift: 35 Experience: Minimum years of experience required Description: GUA - 35 hours Provide patient care and support under the direction of a licensed physical therapist. Assist in the implementation of treatment plans as prescribed. Monitor patient progress and report any changes to the supervising therapist. Maintain a clean and safe working environment. Document patient care and services provided. Adhere to all safety and infection control procedures. Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Promote a positive environment for patients and their families.

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,543 per week in Florence, SC - Job Title: PTA Profession: Physical Therapist Assistant Specialty: Rehabilitation Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 08:30 - 16:30 Hours per Shift: 30 hours Experience: Minimum years of experience required. License: Valid state license required. Certifications: Relevant certifications required. Must-Have: Certain qualifications may be required. Description: GUA - 30 hours. This position requires a dedicated professional with experience in physical therapy. The role involves working with patients to improve mobility and quality of life. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a compassionate approach. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is essential for successful outcomes. Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment are important.

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,725 per week in Glen Carbon, IL - Job Title: PTA Home Health Profession: Therapy/Rehabilitation Specialty: Home Health Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years required License: State licensed PTA required Certifications: BLS required Must-Have: - Previous home care experience - Strong critical thinking skills - Assessment and communication skills - Ability to collaborate with the PT - Knowledge of organizational skills - Efficiency and time management skills - Flexibility Description: The position involves providing physical therapy assistance in a home health setting. Clinicians will work with a maximum patient ratio of 1:6. Experience in geriatrics, cardiopulmonary care, medical surgical, and orthopedics is required. Skills needed include proficiency in adaptive devices, AROM/AAROM/PROM, pain assessment, and skin integrity monitoring. Additional responsibilities involve patient family education, scheduling appointments, and managing medications. Travelers will have support from interdisciplinary teams. Maintaining a professional appearance is mandatory. Weekend work is not required for this position. The role does not require being on-call or floating outside of the scope of practice.

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $2,106 per week in Santa Clara, CA - Job Title: Physical Therapy Assistant Profession: Therapy Specialty: Critical Need Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 hours (08:00 AM to 04:30 PM) Experience: Outpatient orthopedic experience required License: CA PTA Certifications: BLS Must-Have: License and certifications Description: We are seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant with outpatient orthopedic experience. This is a critical need position requiring a reliable and skilled individual. The shift is an 8-hour day shift from Monday to Friday. Candidates must possess a valid California Physical Therapy Assistant license and current BLS certification. The role involves assisting with patient rehabilitation and employing various therapeutic techniques to enhance recovery. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for this position. Applicants must be committed to providing high-quality care and support to patients.

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $2,217 per week in Kennewick, WA - Job Title: Therapy PTA Home Health Profession: Therapy/Rehabilitation Specialty: PTA Home Health Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 Hours (08:00 - 17:00) Experience: Minimum 1 year of Adult Home Health Experience License: Must have license in hand Certifications: CPR, BLS Must-Have: Must have reliable transportation, a current driver’s license, and agency-required liability insurance Description: Home visits are required as part of the role. Periodic office meetings will take place. The contractor must have reliable transportation to travel to patients' homes. Average number of patients per day is 5-6. The contractor will be assigned between 5-10 patients per day, equating to roughly 6-8 points. Each type of visit and activity (documentation, travel, etc.) holds a different point value. If there is a situation where the contractor is unable to meet their financial needs due to low patient census, they may discuss floating to a nearby clinic to pick up hours. Types of cases include Start of Care and Follow-Ups. No first-timers will be accepted; recent Home Health experience is required. Weekend requirements vary per location and profession; discussion during the interview is advised. On-call requirements vary per job/location, to be discussed with the manager during the interview. Traveling up to 75 miles from the home clinic is necessary. Mileage will be reimbursed at the IRS standard rate. The contractor is compensated for travel from patient home to patient home. The commute to and from the first and last patient is not billable. Local candidates are accepted at the same rate. Pending licenses will not be accepted unless they take a few days to obtain, then submission is okay. Weekly productivity expectations are between 25-30 points. Experience in Home Health is required. Documentation must be completed within 24 hours of the patient appointment. Delayed and incomplete documentation that impacts billing and follow-up patient care will result in cancellation. There are no guaranteed hours with this contract. If the contractor is not receiving enough patients weekly to support their financial needs, they will have the opportunity to float to another nearby clinic. All candidates must be open to traveling up to 75 miles from the assigned care center. Candidates must understand expectations and documentation requirements prior to applying.

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,997 per week in Bethel, AK - Job Title: Physical Therapy Assistant Profession: Rehabilitation Therapy Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant Duration: 26 weeks Shift: Days M-F Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum of 1 year preferred License: Must be licensed in good standing as a Physical Therapist Assistant or have appropriate paperwork completed to work as a Student Physical Therapist Assistant post-graduation while preparing for the licensure exam. Certifications: Current BLS Must-Have: Graduated from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy assistant education program. Description: Responsible for directing, modifying, and administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the Physical Therapist. Administers treatments and physical agents as directed by the Physical Therapist after evaluation of the patient. Assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability. Helps patients reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Participates in operational aspects of the department and maintains performance improvement activities. Engages in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational training, and fire safety programs. Cares for or interacts with patients across various age groups, including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,669 per week in Burkburnett, TX - Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant Profession: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Specialty: Long Term Care (LTC) Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 8 hours Experience: 2 years PTA experience License: TX or compact license Certifications: None specified Must-Have: TX or compact license Description: Under the direction and supervision of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants treat patients through exercise, massage, gait and balance training, and other therapeutic interventions. They record patients' progress and report the results of each treatment to the physical therapist.

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,553 per week in Naples, FL - Job Title: PTA Profession: Physical Therapist Assistant Specialty: N/A Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 08:30 - 16:30 Hours per Shift: 30 Experience: Minimum years of experience required License: Current state licensure as a PTA required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred Must-Have: N/A Description: We are seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in providing patient care and rehabilitative support. The role involves assisting physical therapists in implementing treatment plans. You will work directly with patients to help them achieve their therapy goals. Flexibility and strong communication skills are essential for interacting with both patients and team members. Please submit your application if you meet the above qualifications.