Travel Physical Therapy Assistant LTAC Job

HealthForce; Lanham (MD); Presencial; USD 73 000 - 79 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

24/7 recruiter support

Credentialing onboarding assistance

Housing options and relocation support

Travel coordination support

Potential to extend assignment

Resumo da oferta

HealthForce is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a 13-week travel assignment in Lanham, Maryland. Work in an LTAC-style skilled nursing facility, 5x8 shifts from 08:00 to 16:30, starting 11/30/2026.

Guaranteed 35 hours per week with a weekly pay range of $1,604 to $1,740. Responsibilities include implementing the plan of care, guiding mobility and gait training, monitoring progress, and coordinating with the care team to support discharge planning and patient education.

Qualificações

• Current Maryland Physical Therapy Assistant license.
• Graduation from an accredited PTA program (associates degree).
• Ability to work effectively in a skilled nursing facility/LTAC setting.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills.
• Willingness to commit to a 13-week travel assignment and adhere to the schedule.
• Ability to meet typical travel assignment requirements and onsite credentialing processes.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the supervising physical therapist in delivering the plan of care for LTAC patients, focusing on mobility, range of motion, strength, balance, and functional activities.
• Instruct and supervise patients through therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfers, and endurance activities within scope of practice.
• Monitor patient response to therapy, document progress, and communicate changes to the supervising PT to refine the plan of care.
• Ensure patient safety during therapy sessions, proper use of equipment, and adherence to infection control and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with nursing and therapy staff to coordinate care, participate in rounds, and support discharge planning and patient/family education.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in patient records per regulatory and facility policies.

Conhecimentos

PTA license

Teamwork

Documentation

Travel readiness

Clinical assessment

Formação académica

Associate degree in PTA

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

Physical Therapy Assistant, LTAC specialty, in Lanham, Maryland. This is a travel - temporary assignment starting 11/30/2026 for 13 weeks. Earn a weekly pay range of $1,604 to $1,740 with guaranteed 35 hours per week. Shift is 5x8 days, 08:00–16:30. Work setting is a skilled nursing facility providing long-term acute care rehabilitation.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,604–$1,740 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 days (08:00–16:30)
• Start date: 11/30/2026
• Setting: LTAC-style skilled nursing facility

Responsibilities

• Assist the supervising physical therapist in delivering the plan of care for LTAC patients, focusing on mobility, range of motion, strength, balance, and functional activities.
• Instruct and supervise patients through therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfers, and endurance activities within scope of practice.
• Monitor patient response to therapy, document progress, and communicate changes to the supervising PT to refine the plan of care.
• Ensure patient safety during therapy sessions, proper use of equipment, and adherence to infection control and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with nursing and therapy staff to coordinate care, participate in rounds, and support discharge planning and patient/family education.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in patient records per regulatory and facility policies.

Requirements

• Current Maryland Physical Therapy Assistant license
• Graduation from an accredited PTA program (associates degree)
• Ability to work effectively in a skilled nursing facility/LTAC setting
• Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills
• Willingness to commit to a 13-week travel assignment and adhere to the schedule
• Ability to meet typical travel assignment requirements and onsite credentialing processes

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance to expedite start
• Travel coordination and scheduling support
• Access to housing options and relocation assistance where available
• Opportunity to extend assignment beyond the initial contract period

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.