Overview
Physical Therapy Assistant (LTAC) travel assignment in Lanham, Maryland. Start date September 14, 2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range: $1,599 to $1,705 per week. Guaranteed hours: 35 per week. Shift: five 8-hour days (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Setting: skilled nursing facility with long-term acute care rehabilitation. This is a travel - temporary assignment with an urgent need.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,599–$1,705 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Start date: September 14, 2026
- Setting: LTAC-style skilled nursing rehabilitation
Responsibilities
- Deliver PT assistant services under supervision as part of the patient rehabilitation plan.
- Assist with implemented treatment plans including therapeutic exercises, modalities, gait training, balance, and functional mobility activities.
- Monitor and document patient response to treatment; communicate progress and any changes to the supervising PT and care team.
- Support transfers, seating and positioning, ADLs, and fall-prevention strategies; ensure safe patient handling and infection-control practices.
- Assist with data collection, outcome measures, and contribute to interdisciplinary care planning and patient education.
- Maintain and sanitize therapy equipment and assistive devices; participate in daily rounds and ensure accurate charting.
Requirements
- Active Maryland Physical Therapy Assistant license
- Graduation from an accredited PTA program
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Prior experience in LTAC or skilled nursing settings preferred
- Ability to work 8.0–8.5 hour shifts and meet guaranteed hours; willingness to relocate or travel for the assignment
- Effective communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced rehabilitation environment
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- 24/7 assistance for on-site and travel-related needs
- Assistance with credentialing and onboarding processes
- Clear, predictable weekly pay and assignment details
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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