Travel Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc.; Shelby (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

401(k)

Continuing education

Housing options

Referral incentives

Job summary

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc. seeks a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to support patient rehabilitation in a skilled nursing setting.

You will assist physical therapists with hands-on therapy, monitor progress, and document care under supervision, traveling to facilities to deliver quality services.

Ideal candidates hold an associate PTA degree, Mississippi license, BLS, and experience with electronic health records; references are recommended.

Qualifications

• An associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Active Mississippi state license.
• BLS certification.
• Experience with electronic health records.
• Strong communication skills.
• At least one reference is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assist physical therapists with hands-on therapy.
• Monitor patient progress and document care.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure quality care.

Skills

Therapy procedures

Communication

EHR experience

Education

Associate degree in PTA

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Role

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) supporting patient rehabilitation in a skilled nursing setting.

Responsibilities

Assisting physical therapists with hands‑on therapy, monitoring patient progress, and documenting care under supervision.

Qualifications

• An associate degree from an accredited PTA program
• active Mississippi state license
• BLS certification
• experience with electronic health records
• Strong communication skills
• at least one reference is recommended

Key Duties

Support patient recovery through therapy assistance, maintain accurate documentation, and collaborate with healthcare team to ensure quality care.

Skills & Attributes

Competence in therapy procedures, effective communication, attention to detail, and adaptability in a clinical environment.

Additional Information

• Offers competitive pay
• medical benefits
• 401(k)
• continuing education
• housing options
• referral incentives

The role involves working 8-hour day shifts, 40 hours per week, on a travel basis.