Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,060 to $1,260 per week in Niles, MI

Make a real difference as a travel Physical Therapist Assistant. You will work with patients recovering from injuries or illness, helping them move better, feel better, and stay active under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist. Apply today and a recruiter will follow up with the details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active Michigan PTA license or ability to obtain required state licensure prior to start.
• Current BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting preferred.
• Experience with restorative nursing programs, gait training, transfers, and use of common assistive devices preferred.
• Client-specific requirement: ability to work a 5x8 day schedule with daytime hours and a 30-minute meal period.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift name: Days.
• Shift hours: 08:30–16:30.
• Work days: Five 8-hour shifts per week.
• Floating: Candidate may be required to float to other facility locations as needed.
• Assignment length: 13 weeks.
• Start: ASAP.

Location Highlights

Explore Niles, MI and nearby outdoor and cultural destinations. Niles is near Riverfront Park and the St. Joseph River, located about 10 minutes from downtown riverfront areas and 25 minutes from Silver Beach County Park on Lake Michigan. The area provides access to the Indiana Dunes National Park region within a 45–60 minute drive and is about 30 minutes from Warren Dunes State Park for shoreline and hiking options. Local features include the historic Niles district and nearby attractions such as the Fort St. Joseph Museum, with easy driving commutes to South Bend, IN (approximately 30 minutes) for additional urban amenities and cultural events. This location suits clinicians seeking a suburban setting with coastal and outdoor recreation within reasonable drives.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a PTA traveler and gain flexibility, professional growth, and exposure to diverse clinical populations. A recruiter will contact you with further details and next steps.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.