Position Title: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Specialty: Physical Therapy Employment Type: Travel Contract Contract Length: 19 Weeks Start Date: August 31, 2026 End Date: January 9, 2027 Shift: Day Shift | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Schedule: Monday - Friday Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours Per Week Pay Rate:$42.00 - $49.00 Per Hour
Job Overview
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Travel Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a long-term travel assignment. The ideal candidate will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to provide rehabilitative treatments that help patients improve mobility, strength, function, and overall quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
Implement treatment plans developed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
Assist patients with therapeutic exercises and rehabilitation activities.
Monitor patient progress and communicate updates to the Physical Therapist.
Educate patients and caregivers on exercise programs, mobility techniques, and safety.
Document treatments and patient responses accurately and timely.
Maintain a safe and supportive therapy environment.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Ensure compliance with professional, ethical, and regulatory standards.
Requirements
Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) License required.
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Current BLS certification preferred.
Strong patient care and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Previous rehabilitation, skilled nursing, or post-acute care experience preferred.
Assignment Details
Profession: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Specialty: Physical Therapy
Contract Length: 19 Weeks
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours Per Week
Pay Rate:$42.00 - $49.00 Per Hour
Assignment Dates: 08/31/2026 - 01/09/2027
Numbers & Facts
Location
Alameda, CA
Salary
$1,666
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
F5 Network Softwareunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
License Managementunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Physical Therapyunmatched
Programming Methodologiesunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Rehabilitation Nursingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Treatment Planunmatched
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