Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - Full-Time

MEP Health; Eureka (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Travel stipend

Benefits

Job summary

MEP Health seeks a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to support physical therapy patients under supervision, improving mobility, strength and independence across diverse clinical settings.

The role requires an accredited PTA program degree, active license or eligibility for licensure in multiple states, strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills, and includes 8-hour days with housing and travel stipends. Willingness to travel is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Active PTA license or eligibility for licensure in multiple states.
• Preferably, at least 1 year of clinical experience; strong skills or new grads with proficiency encouraged to apply.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new settings and patient populations.
• Willingness to travel for assignments and a passion for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized treatment plans created by licensed Physical Therapists.
• Assist patients with therapeutic exercises and functional mobility activities.
• Monitor, document, and report patient progress to the supervising PT.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises and rehabilitation techniques.
• Maintain a safe environment by handling equipment and assisting with patient mobility.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree from an accredited PTA program

Job description

Role:

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) responsible for supporting physical therapy patients under supervision to improve mobility, strength, and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement individualized treatment plans created by licensed Physical Therapists.
• Assist patients with therapeutic exercises and functional mobility activities.
• Monitor, document, and report patient progress to the supervising PT.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises and rehabilitation techniques.
• Maintain a safe environment by handling equipment and assisting 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.
• Preferably, at least 1 year of clinical experience; strong skills or new grads with proficiency encouraged to apply.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new settings and patient populations.
• Willingness to travel for assignments and a passion for patient care.

Additional Details:

The role involves working 8-hour days, supporting diverse clinical environments, with competitive pay, benefits, housing and travel stipends, and ongoing support. This travel position offers opportunities for career growth, clinical experience, and exploring new locations.