Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,871 per week

Slate Healthcare; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate Healthcare in Salinas, CA is seeking a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a 13-week assignment starting 08/31/2026. The position supports patient rehabilitation under supervision, with a focus on mobility and recovery.

You will work 35 hours per week, with 8-hour day shifts, and travel requirements are part of the role. This travel assignment offers exposure to diverse clinical settings and collaboration with licensed therapists to optimize patient outcomes during the rotation.

Qualifications

• EMR system experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physical therapists in patient rehabilitation.
• Conduct exercises and document patient progress.
• Support patient mobility and recovery through therapeutic treatments.

Tools

EMR System

Job description

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Salinas, California.

Job Description & Requirements

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Salinas, California.

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 35 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Description

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will work closely with physical therapists to help patients recover from injuries and improve their mobility. This role involves conducting exercises, providing therapeutic treatments, and documenting patient progress. You will work in a supportive environment, focusing on patient care and rehabilitation. Your contributions will directly impact the recovery journey of patients in Salinas, CA.

Highlights

• Focus on patient recovery and mobility
• Impactful role in patient care
• 5x8 day shift schedule
• Collaborative work environment with therapists
• Located in vibrant Salinas, CA

Requirements

• MinExperienceRequired
• EMR System

Slate Healthcare Job ID #4e3834e3-07fb-4f7b-a8d9-ca161161a600. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 35 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Slate Healthcare

Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.

We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.

At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.