Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,382 to $1,582 per week in Oakland, CA

Make a real difference as a travel PTA with Jackson Therapy Partners. 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 California PTA license required to start the assignment.
• BLS Certification may be required from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Experience in skilled nursing facility (SNF) settings preferred; candidate with SNF experience is preferred by the client.
• Experience with electronic medical records, specifically NetHealth or PCC, preferred.
• Ability to manage a caseload typically 40–60 patients and treat approximately 12–14 patients per day preferred.
• Prior experience working with long-term and short-term SNF populations preferred.
• Current resume required to submit as a substitute per client request.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift name: Days.
• Assignment start: client indicated need for start date as early as June 15.
• Caseload: facility has 126 beds and typically maintains a 40–60 patient caseload; about 12–14 patients treated per day.
• Patient types: long-term and short-term, standard SNF population.
• Staffing: in-house therapy staff; schedule is flexible.
• EMR: NetHealth/PCC experience preferred.

Location Highlights

Oakland is a city on the east side of San Francisco Bay, in California. Oakland is adjacent to San Francisco across the Bay Bridge and is approximately 20 miles from San Francisco’s downtown by car. The city is two miles from Lake Merritt, a 155-acre tidal lagoon with walking paths and boating, and about 40 miles from Point Reyes National Seashore for coastal hiking and wildlife viewing. Oakland offers a mix of urban and diverse neighborhoods, with the Fox Theater and Paramount Theatre hosting performing arts within downtown and Jack London Square providing waterfront dining and ferry access. The city is 12 miles from Berkeley and the University of California, Berkeley campus, and provides regional BART transit connections for commutes throughout the Bay Area. The area fits travelers seeking an urban environment with outdoor options, including Redwood Regional Park within a 15–25 minute drive for trail running and mountain biking.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support available by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a PTA traveler and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.

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.