Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,579 to $1,779 per week in Santa Barbara, CA

Make a real difference as a travel Physical Therapist Assistant. You will work with patients recovering from injury 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 PTA program.
• Active California PTA license required to start the assignment.
• 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 common SNF documentation systems and Medicare/Medicaid documentation processes preferred.
• Ability to follow care plans and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift name: Days.
• Shift schedule: 5 days per week.

Location Highlights

Santa Barbara offers a coastal, outdoor-oriented lifestyle with accessible cultural amenities and nearby nature. The city sits on the Pacific coast with waterfront access at East Beach and West Beach within minutes of central Santa Barbara, and it is about 20 miles from the Los Padres National Forest providing hiking and mountain biking. The Funk Zone and State Street offer restaurants, wineries, and galleries within walking distance in a compact downtown. Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is a short drive from the city center, and Highway 101 provides regional connections to Los Angeles (about 95 miles south) and San Luis Obispo (about 90 miles north), supporting easy weekend travel and a balanced urban-coastal lifestyle.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. A comprehensive benefits package is available beginning the assignment. Benefits may include medical options, 401k matching, recruiter support, paid housing options, and travel and license reimbursement. Specific benefit details will be provided by the recruiter.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a PTA traveler to gain clinical variety, professional support, and assignment-based benefits. Opportunities include full-time travel contracts and pathways to direct hire or temp-to-hire placements. A recruiter will provide additional information about clinical expectations, onboarding, and available start dates.

EEO Statement

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 associates.