Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,940 per week

Critical Connection, Inc.; Yelm (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Housing stipend

Travel stipend

License reimbursement

CEU allowance

401(k) and disability coverage

Job summary

Critical Connection, inc. is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a SNF/ALF setting in Yelm, Washington. Start date is 09/28/2026 with a 26-week duration, at 40 hours per week during day shifts.

This role emphasizes functional mobility, gait training, and patient interaction. New grad PTAs are welcome to apply, with competitive weekly pay and housing/travel stipends included.

Qualifications

• Active (or pending) state PTA license.
• SNF experience preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled PT treatments under the supervision of a PT.
• Assist patients with mobility, strength, balance, and transfers.
• Monitor patient response and communicate progress to PT.
• Document treatments accurately and timely.

Skills

Mobility training

Gait training

Patient interaction

Documentation

Education

Associate degree PTA

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Critical Connection, inc is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Yelm, Washington.

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• 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 deliver hands‑on care to patients recovering in a skilled nursing environment.

This role is perfect for clinicians who enjoy functional mobility, gait training, and patient interaction. New Grad PTAs welcome.

What You’ll Do

• Provide skilled PT treatments under the supervision of a PT
• Assist patients with mobility, strength, balance, and transfers
• Monitor patient response and communicate progress to PT
• Document treatments accurately and timely

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited PTA program
• Active (or pending) state PTA license
• SNF experience preferred, not required

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• First‑day medical/dental/vision benefits
• Housing & travel stipends
• License reimbursement
• $1,200 CEU allowance
• 401(k) and disability coverage

Critical Connection, inc Job ID #19051855. 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:PTA SNF/ALF,07:00:00-15:00:00