Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,321 to $1,521 per week in Santa Monica, CA

Make a real difference as a travel PTA in Santa Monica, CA. 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. Please allow time for a prompt response.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active California PTA license required to start the assignment.
• Outpatient experience required. No new graduates.
• Experience performing 60-minute evaluations and providing treatment sessions.
• Current BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
• Ability to complete timely, accurate documentation including evaluations, goal writing, functional quality indicator assessment, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry per clinic policies and payer guidelines.
• Demonstrated competence in safe patient handling and materials handling practices.
• Adherence to state Practice Act, facility policies, and professional code of conduct. Maintain licensure and required continuing education.
• Preferred: Experience in student supervision and participation in clinical education programs.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Outpatient clinic.
• Duration: 13 Week assignment.
• Schedule: 5x8 shift pattern.
• Positions Available: 1.
• Must provide outpatient-specific clinical skills including comprehensive evaluations, plan of care development, and delegation/direction of discipline-specific services for assigned patients.

Location Highlights

Experience coastal Southern California living near iconic beaches and urban attractions. Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade are within the city and offer dining, entertainment, and shopping within minutes. The city sits adjacent to Pacific Palisades and is approximately 15 miles west of downtown Los Angeles, providing access to Getty Center and Griffith Park within a 30–45 minute drive depending on traffic. For outdoor recreation, the nearby Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and Topanga State Park offer hiking and mountain biking within a 10–30 minute drive. Public transit options include access to Metro Expo Line light rail to downtown Los Angeles and local bus routes, supporting an urban, beach-oriented lifestyle with convenient regional connections.

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.