Travel Physical Therapist Assistant - $2,930 per week

Critical Connection, Inc.; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First-day medical, dental, and vision

Housing stipend

Meals & incidentals

CEU allowance

License reimbursement

Relocation assistance

401(k) plan

Disability and life insurance

Weekly direct deposit

Job summary

Critical Connection, inc seeks a travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for a 13-week assignment in Ridgecrest, California. Start date 09/21/2026; 40 hours per week, 8-hour shifts, days. Travel role with housing stipend, CEU allowance, and full benefits. New graduates welcomed; supervision by a Physical Therapist provided.

The PTA must hold an active state license or be pending and be prepared for hands-on patient care and documentation in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Active (or pending) state PTA license.
• New graduates welcome.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy treatments under PT supervision.
• Assist with implementing individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor patient response and report progress to the PT.
• Educate patients on exercises and functional mobility.
• Document treatments accurately and timely.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s Degree from an accredited PTA program

Job description

Critical Connection, inc is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Ridgecrest, California.

Job Description & Requirements

Critical Connection, inc is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Ridgecrest, California.

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Schedule:

Full-Time | Flexible Scheduling Options
Guaranteed Hours: Yes (varies by assignment)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to deliver hands‑on patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

This role is ideal for clinicians who enjoy direct patient interaction and flexible career opportunities. New graduate PTAs are encouraged to apply.

What You’ll Do

• Provide skilled physical therapy treatments under PT supervision
• Assist with implementing individualized treatment plans
• Monitor patient response and report progress to the PT
• Educate patients on exercises and functional mobility
• Document treatments accurately and timely

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited PTA program
• Active (or pending) state PTA license
• New graduates welcome
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay packages
• Guaranteed hours (assignment-dependent)
• First-day medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Housing stipend and meals & incidentals (travel roles)
• License reimbursementRelocation assistance (when applicable)
• $1,200 CEU allowance per year
• 401(k) plan
• Disability and life insurance
• Weekly direct deposit

Why Work With Us

• Supportive recruiter partnership
• Transparent pay packages
• Nationwide opportunities
• Clinician-focused support

Critical Connection, inc Job ID #19061041. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Therapy:PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA),07:00:00-15:00:00

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