Travel Physical Therapist Assistant - $1,484 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners; Cherryville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant in Cherryville, North Carolina. This role involves aiding patients in recovery by improving their movement and activity levels under a licensed Physical Therapist's direction. A minimum of an associate degree in Physical Therapy and an active North Carolina PTA license are required. The position offers a 13-week assignment with 40 hours per week, and additional benefits may apply.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina PTA state license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with patients recovering from injuries or illness.
• Help patients move better and stay active under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Skills

Experience with ambulation training

Experience with therapeutic exercise

Experience with ADL retraining

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Cherryville, North Carolina.

Make a real difference as a travel PTA. You will work with patients recovering from injuries or illness, helping them move better, feel better, and stay active under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Details

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active North Carolina PTA state license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Experience with ambulation training, therapeutic exercise, and ADL retraining preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.

Location Highlights

Cherryville, NC offers access to outdoor recreation and regional attractions within short drives.

Cherryville is approximately 20 miles west of Charlotte and 12 miles from Crowders Mountain State Park, providing hiking and rock climbing within a 25–30 minute drive. The area is within an hour of Lake Norman, offering boating and waterfront recreation, and sits near historic downtown districts with local restaurants and seasonal festivals, suitable for a suburban lifestyle with convenient regional access.

Pay Package

Pay package is based on 8‑hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. 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 of our associates.