Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,789 per week

Critical Connection, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First-day medical, dental, and vision benefits

Housing stipend

Meals & incidentals stipend

License reimbursement

Relocation assistance

$1,200 CEU allowance per year

401(k) plan

Short- and long-term disability

Weekly direct deposit

Job summary

Critical Connection, Inc. is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant to join a hospital-based rehabilitation team in Alexandria, Virginia. This role requires an Associate’s Degree from an accredited PTA program and an active state PTA license. New graduates are welcome with structured supervision. Responsibilities include delivering skilled treatments, assisting with patient mobility, and monitoring progress. Competitive pay and benefits including medical coverage, housing stipend, and CEU allowance are offered.

Qualifications

• Active (or pending) state PTA license is required.
• New graduate PTAs are welcome with structured supervision and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled physical therapy treatments under PT supervision.
• Assist with transfers, gait training, therapeutic exercises, and mobility.
• Monitor patient response and report progress.
• Document treatments and patient outcomes.

Skills

Skilled physical therapy treatments

Patient monitoring

Gait training

Mobility assistance

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 Alexandria, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 06/08/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join a hospital‑based rehabilitation team providing hands‑on patient care in acute and inpatient settings. This role is ideal for clinicians who enjoy working with medically complex patients while supporting recovery and mobility.

New graduate PTAs are welcome with structured supervision and mentorship.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver skilled physical therapy treatments under PT supervision
• Assist with transfers, gait training, therapeutic exercises, and mobility
• Monitor patient response and report progress
• Document treatments and patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited PTA program
• Active (or pending) state PTA license

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay (travel or local contracts)
• Guaranteed hours
• First‑day medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Housing stipend (travel roles)
• Meals & incidentals stipend
• License reimbursement
• Relocation assistance (when applicable)
• $1,200 CEU allowance per year
• 401(k) plan
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• Weekly direct deposit

Job ID #18299489. 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.