Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - Full-Time

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Chisholm (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Travel stipend

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Dedicated support

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester seeks a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide patient-centered care across diverse clinical settings during short- and longer-term assignments.

You will implement treatment plans under supervision, guide therapeutic exercises and mobility activities, monitor progress, collaborate with the care team, prepare discharge plans, and ensure a safe environment while traveling to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Active PTA license or ability to obtain.
• Preferred clinical experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable to new environments.
• Capable of working independently and with the team.
• Committed to high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans under supervision and provide therapeutic exercises.
• Perform gait training, balance activities, and mobility interventions.
• Monitor patient progress and educate patients and caregivers.
• Maintain accurate documentation and collaborate with care team.
• Assist with discharge planning and ensure a safe environment.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Graduate of PTA program

PTA license (active or ability to obtain)

Job description

Seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for a healthcare facility.

Responsibilities include: implementing treatment plans under supervision, providing therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance activities, and mobility interventions; monitoring patient progress; educating patients and caregivers; maintaining accurate documentation; collaborating with healthcare team; assisting with discharge planning; ensuring a safe environment; delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications:

graduate of an accredited PTA program; active PTA license or ability to obtain; preferred clinical experience; strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; adaptable to new environments; capable of working independently and with the team; committed to high-quality care.

This role offers:

competitive weekly pay, housing and travel stipends, comprehensive benefits, dedicated support, and opportunities for professional growth.

Ideal for motivated therapy professionals seeking clinical experience in diverse settings.