Travel Physical Therapy Assistant LTAC Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated recruiter

Travel support

24/7 assignment support

Weekly pay

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel assignment in Moses Lake, WA. The 13-week engagement starts October 12, 2026, with 35 guaranteed hours per week and a 08:00–16:30 shift in a geriatric LTAC setting.

The role requires WA PTA licensure or eligibility, an associate degree, CPR/BLS, and strong communication and documentation skills. Travel support and dedicated recruiter services are provided.

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in Washington state or eligible for licensure.
• Graduation from an accredited PTA program (Associate degree) or equivalent.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Prior experience in LTAC, long-term care, or skilled rehabilitation setting preferred.
• Ability to work the stated shift (08:00–16:30) and participate in a travel assignment.
• Strong communication, documentation, and patient-education skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy assistant services under supervision within an LTAC/long-term care rehabilitation program, contributing to the patient’s plan of care.
• Lead and assist with therapeutic exercises, gait training, mobility activities, and restorative strategies tailored to geriatric patients.
• Monitor patient progress, document interventions and outcomes, and communicate changes to the supervising therapist and care team.
• Educate patients and families on home programs, safety, activity progression, and activity modification to support continued recovery.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, rehabilitation therapists, and other disciplines to coordinate care, ensure safe transfers, and maintain equipment and treatment areas.
• Maintain compliance with safety, infection control, and HIPAA requirements; participate in interdisciplinary team meetings as needed.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree PTA

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapy Assistant (LTAC) travel assignment in Moses Lake, Washington. This role begins on October 12, 2026 for a 13-week engagement in a long-term care setting. Weekly pay ranges from $1,466 to $1,514 per week, with guaranteed hours of 35 per week. The shift is 08:00–16:30, five days per week (5x8). The position takes place in a long-term care facility focused on geriatric rehabilitation and skilled therapy services.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,466–$1,514 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 08:00–16:30, 5x8 days
• Start date: October 12, 2026
• Setting: Long-term care facility (nursing home)

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy assistant services under supervision within an LTAC/long-term care rehabilitation program, contributing to the patient’s plan of care
• Lead and assist with therapeutic exercises, gait training, mobility activities, and restorative strategies tailored to geriatric patients
• Monitor patient progress, document interventions and outcomes, and communicate changes to the supervising therapist and care team
• Educate patients and families on home programs, safety, activity progression, and activity modification to support continued recovery
• Collaborate with nursing staff, rehabilitation therapists, and other disciplines to coordinate care, ensure safe transfers, and maintain equipment and treatment areas
• Maintain compliance with safety, infection control, and HIPAA requirements; participate in interdisciplinary team meetings as needed

Requirements

• Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in Washington state or eligible for licensure
• Graduation from an accredited PTA program (Associate degree) or equivalent
• CPR/BLS certification
• Prior experience in a long-term care, LTAC, or skilled rehabilitation setting preferred
• Ability to work the stated shift (08:00–16:30) and participate in a travel assignment
• Strong communication, documentation, and patient-education skills

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated recruiter and travel support
• 24/7 assignment support during the contract
• Weekly pay per week with straightforward onboarding
• Potential extension opportunities depending on assignment needs

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.