Travel Physical Therapist Assistant

MedCadre; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MedCadre is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed therapists across multiple facilities, providing rehabilitation services to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence.

The PTA will follow prescribed treatment plans, guide patients through exercises, document progress, and adapt to varied clinical settings as travel is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Current PTA license or state certification as required.
• Previous PTA experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and patient-care skills.
• Ability to work under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Willingness to travel and adapt to different clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist physical therapists in implementing individualized treatment plans.
• Guide patients through prescribed therapeutic exercises and activities.
• Help patients improve mobility, balance, strength, and coordination.
• Assist patients with transfers, walking, and functional movements.
• Monitor patient responses and report progress to the supervising therapist.
• Educate patients on exercises and safe movement techniques.
• Maintain accurate treatment records and documentation.
• Prepare and maintain therapy equipment and treatment areas.
• Follow patient safety and infection control protocols.
• Adapt to different facilities and patient populations while traveling.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Patient care

Education

Associate degree PTA program

Job description

Travel Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Position Summary We are seeking a Travel Physical Therapist Assistant to assist physical therapists in providing rehabilitation services that improve patients' mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence. The assistant will deliver prescribed treatments across various healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist physical therapists in implementing individualized treatment plans.
• Guide patients through prescribed therapeutic exercises and activities.
• Help patients improve mobility, balance, strength, and coordination.
• Assist patients with transfers, walking, and functional movements.
• Monitor patient responses and report progress to the supervising therapist.
• Educate patients on exercises and safe movement techniques.
• Maintain accurate treatment records and documentation.
• Prepare and maintain therapy equipment and treatment areas.
• Follow patient safety and infection control protocols.
• Adapt to different facilities and patient populations while traveling.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current PTA license or certification as required by the state.
• Previous physical therapy experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and patient-care skills.
• Ability to work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Willingness to travel and adapt to different clinical settings.