Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - Full-Time

The VIOS Clinic; Chillicothe (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing stipend

Travel stipend

Job summary

The VIOS Clinic is seeking a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to support patients' mobility and rehabilitation under supervision of licensed therapists. You will implement treatment plans, assist with therapeutic exercises, and monitor progress across diverse locations.

This travel-friendly role offers relocation and travel stipends, 40-hour weeks, and exposure to varied clinical settings, enabling broad patient-care experience and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Active PTA license or eligibility for licensure in multiple states.
• Preferred minimum of 1 year clinical experience; strong skills encouraged for new grads.
• Ability to adapt to new settings and patient populations.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Passion for patient care and willingness to travel for assignments.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized treatment plans developed by supervising PTs.
• Assist patients with therapeutic exercises and functional mobility activities.
• Monitor, document, and report patient progress.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises and rehab techniques.
• Maintain a safe therapy environment and assist with patient mobility.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Documentation

Patient care

Willing to travel

Education

Associate’s degree PTA

Job description

Role: Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) responsible for supporting patients' mobility and rehabilitation under supervision of licensed therapists.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized treatment plans developed by supervising PTs.
• Assist patients with therapeutic exercises and functional mobility activities.
• Monitor, document, and report patient progress.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises and rehab techniques.
• Maintain a safe therapy environment and assist with patient mobility.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate’s degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Active PTA license or eligibility for licensure in multiple states.
• Preferred minimum of 1 year clinical experience; strong skills encouraged for new grads.
• Ability to adapt to new settings and patient populations.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Passion for patient care and willingness to travel for assignments.

Additional Details:

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

• support for relocation and ongoing assistance
• competitive pay, benefits, housing and travel stipends
• opportunity to gain diverse clinical experience while exploring new locations