Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,765 per week in Topsfield, MA

Towne U.S. LLC
  • Topsfield, MA
  • $1,765
30+ days ago

Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Travel Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a 13-week contract assignment in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). Working under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, the PTA will provide high-quality therapy services to help patients improve mobility, restore function, increase strength, and maximize independence.

This travel opportunity offers the chance to expand your clinical experience while working alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. The ideal candidate is adaptable, patient-focused, and committed to delivering exceptional rehabilitative care to residents recovering from illness, injury, surgery, or age-related conditions.

Responsibilities
  • Implement individualized treatment plans developed by the supervising Physical Therapist
  • Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance activities, transfer training, strengthening exercises, and functional mobility interventions
  • Monitor patient progress during treatment sessions and communicate changes or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist
  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers on home exercise programs, mobility techniques, fall prevention, and safe transfer strategies
  • Complete accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility policies, Medicare guidelines, and regulatory requirements
  • Collaborate with Physical Therapists, physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and assist with discharge planning
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized treatment environment
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and facility regulations
  • Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care focused on improving mobility, restoring function, and enhancing quality of life
Requirements
  • Required: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Required: Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the state of assignment or ability to obtain
  • Preferred: Minimum of 1 year of Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or post-acute care experience
  • Strong communication, documentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to adapt quickly to new clinical environments and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care
What We Offer
  • Competitive weekly pay
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Housing and travel stipends
  • Dedicated recruiter and clinical support throughout your assignment
  • Opportunity to gain experience in a variety of healthcare settings
  • Potential for assignment extensions and future travel opportunities
  • Must have SNF experience Must have PCC or Nethealth experience

Numbers & Facts

LocationTopsfield, MA
Salary$1,765

Skills

  • Acute Careunmatched
  • Clinical Medicineunmatched
  • Clinical Supportunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Discharge Plansunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • License Managementunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Medicareunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Occupational Therapyunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Patient Educationunmatched
  • Physical Therapyunmatched
  • Programming Methodologiesunmatched
  • Quality of Careunmatched
  • Quality of Lifeunmatched
  • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
  • Speech and Language Pathologyunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Treatment Planunmatched

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