Travel Physical Therapy Assistant LTAC Job

Healthforce; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel assignment support

LTAC experience

Job summary

Healthforce in East Lansing, MI seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant for a 13-week LTAC travel assignment starting 11/16/2026. The role offers guaranteed 32 hours per week with a weekly pay range of $1,003–$1,066 in a long-term care setting.

You will assist licensed PTs, implement therapy plans, educate patients and families, and document progress while adhering to facility policies and privacy standards. This is a day shift (8x4) in a hospital-adjacent rehab environment.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the United States.
• Ability to work the listed shift pattern: Day, 8x4 in LTAC/long-term care.
• Willing to commit to a 13-week travel assignment with 32 guaranteed hours per week.
• Strong communication and documentation skills for rehabilitation teams.
• Ability to work in a LTAC/long-term care environment and adjust to care pace.

Responsibilities

• Implement and adjust therapy plans under supervision to support LTAC patients' goals.
• Assist licensed PT with exercises, gait training, ROM, and mobility programs.
• Prepare treatment areas, position patients, apply modalities, and manage equipment.
• Monitor progress, report changes to PT and care team, contribute to care planning.
• Educate patients and families on exercises and safe movement post-discharge.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapy Assistant (LTAC) - East Lansing, Michigan. This travel, temporary assignment starts on 11/16/2026 for 13 weeks in a long-term care / LTAC setting. Weekly pay ranges from $1,003 to $1,066, with a guaranteed 32 hours per week. Shift is Day, 8x4 (four 8-hour days). The assignment is in a LTC - Nursing Home environment, offering a structured, hospital-adjacent rehab experience within a long-term care context.

Key Highlights

• - Weekly pay: $1,003-$1,066 per week
• - Guaranteed hours: 32 per week
• - Contract duration: 13 weeks
• - Shift: Day, 8x4
• - Start date: 11/16/2026
• - Setting: LTAC/long-term care in East Lansing, MI

Responsibilities

• - Implement and adjust therapy plans under supervision to support LTAC patients' functional goals.
• - Assist licensed PT with therapeutic exercises, gait training, range-of-motion activities, and progressive mobility programs.
• - Prepare treatment areas, position patients safely, apply modalities as directed, and manage equipment for daily sessions.
• - Monitor and document patient progress, report changes to the PT and care team, and contribute to care planning.
• - Educate patients and families on exercises, self-management strategies, and safe movement strategies for post-discharge or home care.
• - Maintain compliance with facility policies, infection control procedures, and patient privacy and confidentiality standards.

Requirements

• - Eligibility to work as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the United States
• - Ability to work the listed shift pattern: Day, 8x4 in a LTAC/long-term care setting
• - Willingness to commit to a 13-week travel assignment with guaranteed 32 hours per week
• - Effective communication and documentation skills for collaboration with the rehabilitation team
• - Ability to work in a LTAC/long-term care environment and adapt to the pace of care needs

Benefits and Support

• - Guaranteed hours: 32 per week
• - Contract duration: 13 weeks
• - Shift: Day, 8x4
• - Weekly pay range provided (per week)
• - Assignment location in East Lansing, MI
• - Support through the recruiting organization for a travel assignment

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.