Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,670 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Physical Therapist Assistant, Skilled Nursing Facility. The position supports physical therapy treatment for patients across the lifespan under the direction of a physical therapist. Responsibilities include assisting with therapeutic exercises, mobility activities, balance training, patient transfers, family education, and maintaining an organized treatment environment.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week; possible weekend shifts.
• Required Qualifications:
  • One year of physical therapist assistant experience
  • Long-term care or rehabilitation experience
  • Physical therapist assistant license
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Missouri state licensure
• Additional Information:
  • Implement components of patient care and obtain treatment-related data.
  • Collaborate with the physical therapist to modify care as necessary.
  • Assist patients with stretching, strengthening, balance training, and other therapeutic activities.
  • Support patient transfers from wheelchairs or walkers to the treatment area.
  • Communicate with families regarding appropriate at-home techniques.
  • Maintain a clean and organized physical therapy area.
  • Complete administrative tasks, including appointment scheduling and paperwork.
  • Submission materials include a resume or work history, a skills checklist completed within one year of submission, references, license verification, and certifications.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1349761. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PTA - PT SNF Physical Therapist SNF.

About Cross Country Allied

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus