Travel Physical Therapy Assistant LTAC Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 recruiter support

Credentialing assistance

On-assignment support

Weekly pay

Job summary

Healthforce Healthcare LLC in Playa Del Rey, California, is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a LTAC travel assignment. Start Date: 10/12/2026 for a 13-week contract with guaranteed 35 hours per week. Shift is 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m., five days per week in a skilled nursing facility with LTAC focus. Responsibilities include PTA services under supervision, therapeutic exercises, gait training, documentation, transfers, and interdisciplinary rounds.

Qualifications

• CA PTA license required.
• Associate degree from accredited program.
• 1+ year PTA experience in rehabilitation; LTAC/SNF settings preferred.
• Ability to travel and meet assignment demands in a long-term care setting.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy assistant services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist in a LTAC/Skilled Nursing setting.
• Perform therapeutic exercises, gait training, mobility activities, and functional training to restore and maintain patient function.
• Monitor and document patient progress, adjust treatment plans within scope of practice, and communicate changes to supervising PT and care team.
• Assist with transfers, device training, ADLs, and safety precautions; ensure proper use of equipment and safe patient handling.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, collaborate with nursing and therapy staff, and ensure accurate, timely documentation in patient records.
• Adhere to infection control standards and facility policies, maintain clinical competency, and comply with regulations.

Skills

Communications

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in California

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapy Assistant – LTAC travel assignment in Playa Del Rey, California. Start Date: 10/12/2026 for a 13-week contract with guaranteed 35 hours per week. Shift is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., five days per week. The assignment is in a skilled nursing facility with a long-term acute care focus. Weekly pay ranges from $1,619 to $1,707, paid per week. This opportunity is offered through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Overview

Physical Therapy Assistant – LTAC travel assignment in Playa Del Rey, California. Start Date: 10/12/2026 for a 13-week contract with guaranteed 35 hours per week. Shift is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., five days per week. The assignment is in a skilled nursing facility with a long-term acute care focus. Weekly pay ranges from $1,619 to $1,707, paid per week. This opportunity is offered through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,619–$1,707 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (five days)
• Start date: 10/12/2026
• Setting: skilled nursing facility with LTAC rehabilitation
  
  

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy assistant services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist in a LTAC/Skilled Nursing setting
• Perform therapeutic exercises, gait training, mobility activities, and functional training to restore and maintain patient function
• Monitor and document patient progress, adjust treatment plans within scope of practice, and communicate changes to supervising PT and care team
• Assist with transfers, device training, ADLs, and safety precautions; ensure proper use of equipment and safe patient handling
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, collaborate with nursing and therapy staff, and ensure accurate, timely documentation in patient records
• Adhere to infection control standards and facility policies, maintain clinical competency, and comply with regulations
  
  

Requirements

• Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in California
• Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited program
• 1+ year of PTA experience in rehabilitation; LTAC/SNF settings preferred
• Ability to work the listed shift and travel assignment; ability to meet assignment demands in a long-term care setting
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork mindset
  
  

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance
• Ongoing on-assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• Competitive pay with weekly processing (pay range provided)
• Resources for licensing/certification and scheduling
  
  

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