Travel Physical Therapist Assistant - $1,528 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners; Dunn (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a role in Dunn, North Carolina. In this position, you will assist patients recovering from injuries, ensuring they move and feel better. Candidates must have an Associate degree in Physical Therapy and an active PTA license in North Carolina. The role involves working in a skilled nursing facility with Monday through Friday shifts, offering a full-time travel assignment that values patient care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active North Carolina PTA license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC preferred.
• Experience working in skilled nursing facility settings preferred.
• Prior geriatrics, transfers, and restorative programs experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with patients recovering from injuries or illness.
• Help patients move better, feel better, and stay active under supervision.

Skills

Experience managing geriatrics

Patients recovery assistance

Transfer management

Restorative programs

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

Active North Carolina PTA license

BLS certification (AHA or ARC)

Geriatrics experience

Transfers and restorative programs experience

Tools

BLS certification from AHA or ARC

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Make a real difference as a travel Physical Therapist Assistant. 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. Apply and a recruiter will follow up with details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active North Carolina PTA license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC preferred.
• Experience working in skilled nursing facility settings preferred.
• Client requires clinicians with prior experience managing geriatrics, transfers, and restorative programs (preferred).

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift days: Monday through Friday.

Location Highlights

Discover Dunn, NC and the surrounding region. Dunn is a small city near I-95 and US-421, within about 25 miles of Fayetteville offering urban amenities and cultural attractions. The area is about 45 miles from Fort Liberty and under 90 miles to the coast at Wilmington, providing coastal access for weekend trips. Outdoor options include proximity to Raven Rock State Park (approximately 20 miles) with hiking and rock outcrops, and nearby Cape Fear River for fishing and boating, suited for a suburban or quiet lifestyle with easy highway access.

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.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #439287. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Jackson Therapy Partners

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.