Travel Physical Therapist Assistant - $1,550 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid Housing Available

Full Medical Benefits

401k Matching Plan

Weekly On-Time Pay

Travel & License Reimbursement

Job summary

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant for a 13-week assignment in West Hartford, Connecticut. The role involves 40 hours weekly, 8-hour shifts, and float coverage among nearby outpatient clinics under licensed PT supervision.

You will provide one-on-one patient care, with emphasis on orthopedic manual therapy, vestibular rehab, concussion, and sports medicine in a fast-paced clinical setting. FAQs cover licensing and BLS as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active State License is Required to Start the Assignment
• BLS Certification May Be Required from AHA or ARC
• Outpatient experience required.

Responsibilities

• Float between nearby outpatient clinics may be required.
• One-on-one patient care with 30-minute treatments.
• Experience in orthopedic manual therapy, vestibular rehab, concussion, and sports medicine is part of the clinical environment.
• Two longer days are part of the weekly schedule.
• Fridays have an early end, with the last patient scheduled at 2 PM.
• Unpaid lunch break: 30 minutes.
• Prompt EMR is used.

Skills

Outpatient experience

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in West Hartford, Connecticut.

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 PTA with Jackson Therapy Partners! You’ll 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active State License is Required to Start the Assignment
• BLS Certification May Be Required from AHA or ARC
• Outpatient experience required.

Assignment Details

• Float between nearby outpatient clinics may be required.
• One-on-one patient care with 30-minute treatments.
• Experience in orthopedic manual therapy, vestibular rehab, concussion, and sports medicine is part of the clinical environment.
• Two longer days are part of the weekly schedule.
• Fridays have an early end, with the last patient scheduled at 2 PM.
• Unpaid lunch break: 30 minutes.
• Prompt EMR is used.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
• Competitive Referral Bonuses
• 100% Paid Housing Available
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a PTA traveler and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.

Location Highlights

West Hartford offers access to both walkable town amenities and major regional attractions. Blue Back Square and West Hartford Center provide shopping and dining in a central district, and downtown Hartford is about 10 minutes away by car. Elizabeth Park, known for its rose garden, sits on the Hartford line, and Talcott Mountain State Park with Heublein Tower is about 20 minutes away for hiking and skyline views. The area also offers access to Interstate 84 for regional travel, and Bradley International Airport is about 25 to 30 minutes away for convenient transit.

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 #459840. 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.