Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,813 per week

Vibra Travels; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

License and certification reimbursemen

Medical benefits

Referral bonus

Job summary

Vibra Travels is seeking a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for a 13-week assignment in Ridgecrest, California. The role offers 40 hours per week with 8-hour days, and involves travel across designated assignments within the Vibra Travels network.

Ideal candidates hold an active PTA license, 2+ years of PTA experience in hospital/rehab settings, and a valid driver’s license. BLS certification is preferred per some clients.

Qualifications

• Must hold active PTA license in the employed state.
• Minimum of two (2) years PTA experience in a hospital, rehab, skilled nursing, or outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfers, and mobility activities.
• Implement physical therapy treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Maintain documentation in electronic medical record systems.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families and rehabilitation team.

Skills

Physical Therapy Assistant license

2+ years PTA experience

Graduate PTA program

Driver's license

Ability to travel

Education

Accredited PTA program

Job description

Vibra Travels is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Ridgecrest, California.

Job Description & Requirements

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

VIBRA TRAVELS is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our expanding network of healthcare professionals. We’re looking for dependable, detail-focused travelers with experience supporting physical therapy services in a hospital or Inpatient Rehabilitation setting. If you're ready to help patients improve mobility and functional outcomes while traveling the country, this is your opportunity!

Minimum Qualifications

• Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of employment required
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant in a hospital, rehab, skilled nursing, or outpatient setting required
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program required
• Current, valid, and active driver’s license required
• Ability to travel using publicly available air and ground transportation

Certificates, Licensures, Registrations

• Current, valid, and active state license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant required
• Current BLS certification from a Vibra Travels-approved vendor required, AHA preferred and required by some clients

Additional Qualifications/Skills

• Experience implementing physical therapy treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
• Ability to assist patients with therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfers, and mobility activities
• Familiarity with documentation standards and electronic medical record systems
• Strong communication and patient education skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams
• Free from illegal drug use and effects of alcohol in the workplace

Unlike working for agency after agency, with our travel program, you get to work for a company

• Work with 1 recruiter from start to finish and assignment to assignment
• Local and Non-local positions available
• Competitive hourly rate in addition to tax-free stipend (if applicable)
• No pay cuts mid-contract
• Referral bonus (up to $1000 per referral!)
• License reimbursement if traveling to new state where new license is required
• Your pick of assignments at partner facilities from various health systems across the country

Vibra follows federal and state requirements for vaccinations, vaccination offerings, and disease screening. Some states and locations may have different vaccine or screening requirements.

To find out more information or check out our website at www.vibratravels.com

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Vibra Travels Job ID #18500402. 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: Physical Therapy:Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA),08:00:00-16:00:00

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Medical benefits
• Referral bonus