Travel Physical Therapy Assistant General Job

Healthforce; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruiter support

Travel support

Credentialing assistance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (General) for a travel assignment in Salinas, California. The 13-week contract starts on 11/09/2026 with 35 guaranteed hours per week and a 5x8 shift (08:00–16:30) in a skilled nursing facility.

Weekly pay ranges from $1,693 to $1,743, with ongoing recruiter and assignment support. The role requires CA PTA licensure or eligibility, strong documentation, and patient-safety focus in geriatric rehab settings.

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapy Assistant licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure in California.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Availability to work a guaranteed 35-hour week on a travel assignment schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed physical therapists in implementing treatment plans for adults in a geriatric rehab setting.
• Prepare and apply therapeutic modalities and therapeutic exercises as directed.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment, document progress, and report changes to the supervising PT.
• Assist with transfers, gait training, and activities of daily living as part of the rehab program.
• Maintain clean, safe treatment areas and properly sanitize equipment between sessions.

Education

PTA licensure

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapy Assistant (General), travel assignment in Salinas, California. Start date 11/09/2026 for a 13-week contract with guaranteed hours and a 5x8 shift schedule. Weekly pay ranges from $1,693 to $1,743, with 35 guaranteed hours per week. Work setting is a skilled nursing facility environment.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,693 – $1,743 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 days (08:00–16:30)
• Start date: 11/09/2026
• Setting: Skilled nursing facility

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed physical therapists in implementing treatment plans for adults in a geriatric rehab setting
• Prepare and apply therapeutic modalities and therapeutic exercises as directed
• Monitor patient responses to treatment, document progress, and report changes to the supervising PT
• Assist with transfers, gait training, and activities of daily living as part of the rehab program
• Maintain clean, safe treatment areas and properly sanitize equipment between sessions

Requirements

• Active Physical Therapy Assistant licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure in California
• Ability to work effectively within a skilled nursing facility rehab team
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Commitment to patient safety, infection control, and professional standards
• Availability to work a guaranteed 35-hour week on a travel assignment schedule

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance
• Access to additional travel opportunities through Healthforce Healthcare LLC

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.