Travel Physical Therapy Assistant LTAC Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Manheim (PA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare LLC in Manheim, PA seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel LTAC assignment starting 11/01/2026 for about 13 weeks. The role centers on long-term rehabilitation in a skilled nursing setting with guaranteed hours and a 5x8 day shift (08:00–16:30).

You will implement the plan of care under a licensed PT, perform therapeutic exercises, monitor vitals, document progress, and coordinate with nursing and case managers to ensure smooth transitions for patients.

Qualifications

• This is a travel assignment in a LTAC-setting; ability to relocate and adapt to a new clinical environment
• Availability to start on or about 11/01/2026 and commit to a 13-week contract with 35 guaranteed hours per week
• Ability to work the stated shift pattern (5x8 days) and maintain reliable attendance
• Comfortable working in a skilled nursing LTAC environment and collaborating within an interdisciplinary team
• Licensure, certification, and education requirements will be provided by the employer’s job notes

Responsibilities

• Implement and adapt the plan of care for LTAC patients under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, aiming to reduce functional limitations and promote independence
• Conduct and progress therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, transfer training, and range-of-motion activities; monitor patient response and vital signs during sessions
• Apply modalities and assistive devices as indicated; prepare and sanitize equipment; ensure safety and fall prevention during all patient interactions
• Document treatment sessions clearly in patient records; track progress toward short- and long-term goals; adjust plans as directed by the supervising therapist
• Collaborate daily with nursing staff, therapy colleagues, and case managers; participate in rounds and discharge planning to support seamless transition of care
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, activity pacing, energy conservation, and safety to support recovery and prevent regression

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapy Assistant, LTAC, travel assignment in Manheim, Pennsylvania. This LTAC-focused PTA role supports skilled nursing care in a travel temporary position, beginning 11/01/2026 for approximately 13 weeks. You’ll be assigned to a setting delivering long-term rehabilitation with guaranteed hours, a 5x8 days shift (08:00–16:30), and a weekly pay range of $1,521 to $1,606. Healthforce Healthcare LLC is the hiring organization.

Physical Therapy Assistant, LTAC, travel assignment in Manheim, Pennsylvania. This LTAC-focused PTA role supports skilled nursing care in a travel temporary position, beginning 11/01/2026 for approximately 13 weeks. You’ll be assigned to a setting delivering long-term rehabilitation with guaranteed hours, a 5x8 days shift (08:00–16:30), and a weekly pay range of $1,521 to $1,606. Healthforce Healthcare LLC is the hiring organization.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,521–$1,606 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 days, 08:00–16:30
• Start date: 11/01/2026
• Setting: LTAC-focused skilled nursing care

Responsibilities

• Implement and adapt the plan of care for LTAC patients under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, aiming to reduce functional limitations and promote independence
• Conduct and progress therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, transfer training, and range-of-motion activities; monitor patient response and vital signs during sessions
• Apply modalities and assistive devices as indicated; prepare and sanitize equipment; ensure safety and fall prevention during all patient interactions
• Document treatment sessions clearly in patient records; track progress toward short- and long-term goals; adjust plans as directed by the supervising therapist
• Collaborate daily with nursing staff, therapy colleagues, and case managers; participate in rounds and discharge planning to support seamless transition of care
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, activity pacing, energy conservation, and safety to support recovery and prevent regression

Requirements

• This is a travel assignment in a LTAC-setting; ability to relocate and adapt to a new clinical environment
• Availability to start on or about 11/01/2026 and commit to a 13-week contract with 35 guaranteed hours per week
• Ability to work the stated shift pattern (5x8 days) and maintain reliable attendance
• Comfortable working in a skilled nursing LTAC environment and collaborating within an interdisciplinary team
• Licensure, certification, and education requirements will be provided by the employer’s job notes

Benefits and Support

• Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the travel engagement
• Travel coordination and scheduling assistance
• Credentialing and onboarding support to minimize ramp-up time
• Clear guidance on pay, hours, and assignment expectations

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.