Physical Therapist Assistant: Skilled Nursing (SNF)

HiredFirst; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Travel assignments

SNF experience

Job summary

HiredFirst is seeking a motivated Physical Therapist Assistant for a 13-week travel contract in San Jose, CA. You will provide skilled PTA services in a SNF under supervision, with 36–40 hours weekly and day shifts.

Earn $1,800–$1,900 per week, with potential extension based on performance and facility needs. Qualified candidates will be licensed PTA in good standing, experienced in SNF settings, and capable of documenting care in EMR, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and

Qualifications

• Licensed PTA in good standing; SNF setting preferred.
• Provide skilled PTA services under supervision in SNF facilities.
• Develop and implement patient care plans with measurable functional goals.
• Accurate documentation of assessments, treatments, and outcomes in EMR systems.
• Identify and report safety concerns and potential risks promptly.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on exercises, safety, and self-management.
• Utilize data and pipelines to forecast resource needs.
• Demonstrate adaptability in a growth-oriented, merit-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy assistant services under supervision in SNF settings.
• Develop and implement patient care plans to achieve functional goals.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments based on measured outcomes.
• Identify and report safety concerns and potential risks promptly.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Document assessments, treatments, and outcomes accurately in EMR systems.
• Educate patients and families on exercises, safety, and self-management.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and skill advancement.
• Adhere to contract terms, on-site work requirements, and facility policies.
• Demonstrate accountability for personal performance and meet quarterly targets.
• Utilize data and pipelines to forecast patient flow and resource needs.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EMR documentation

Patient education

Clinical reasoning

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Tools

EMR systems

Data pipelines

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant: Skilled Nursing (SNF)– Travel Contract
Location: San Jose, CA(Not the right fit? We have additional PT opportunities available throughout California.)
Pay: $ 1,800-1,900 per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks (extension possible)
Schedule: Day shifts | 36–40 hours per week

We’re looking for a motivated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join a Skilled Nursing Facility in San Jose, CA. This 13-week travel assignment offers competitive weekly pay, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care. Whether you’re an experienced SNF therapist or a new graduate with skilled nursing clinical rotations, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled physical therapy assistant services under supervision in SNF settings.

Develop and implement patient care plans to achieve functional goals.

Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments based on measured outcomes.

Identify and report safety concerns and potential risks promptly.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

Document assessments, treatments, and outcomes accurately in EMR systems.

Educate patients and families on exercises, safety, and self-management.

Participate in ongoing professional development and skill advancement.

Adhere to contract terms, on-site work requirements, and facility policies.

Demonstrate accountability for personal performance and meet quarterly targets.

Utilize data and pipelines to forecast patient flow and resource needs.

Demonstrate adaptability in a growth-oriented environment with merit-based rewards.

Experience/Qualifications

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in good standing; SNF setting preferred.

Provide skilled PTA services under supervision in SNF facilities.

Develop and implement patient care plans with measurable functional goals.

Accurate documentation of assessments, treatments, and outcomes in EMR systems.

Identify and report safety concerns and potential risks promptly.

Monitor progress; adjust treatments based on objective outcomes and data.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

Educate patients and families on exercises, safety, and self-management strategies.

Demonstrate adaptability in a growth-oriented, merit-based environment.

Utilize data and patient flow pipelines to forecast resource needs.