Travel Physical Therapy Assistant LTAC Job

Healthforce

Reading (Berks County)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay with direct deposit

Travel logistics and housing options

24/7 recruiter and travel support

Credentialing and compliance support

Potential extension opportunities

Job summary

Healthforce Healthcare LLC is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a LTAC travel assignment in Reading, Pennsylvania. Start date 11/16/2026 for 13 weeks with weekly pay range of $1,462–$1,536 and guaranteed 35 hours per week.

Shift is 5x8 days, 08:00–16:30, in a LTAC long-term care setting. Responsibilities include providing PTA support under supervision, implementing exercise programs, gait training, transfers, ROM, balance training, and collaborating with the team.

Qualifications

Eligible to work in the United States.
Ability to perform PTA duties in an LTAC setting under supervision.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Reliability and ability to participate in a 13-week assignment with guaranteed hours.
Ability to work the listed shift schedule (08:00–16:30) and adapt to a travel assignment.

Responsibilities

Provide PTA support under supervision for patients in a long-term acute care setting, focusing on restoring and maintaining mobility, strength, and functional independence.
Implement and assist with individualized therapeutic exercise programs, gait training, transfers, ROM activities, and balance training.
Monitor patient responses to interventions, document progress, and report changes to the supervising physical therapist.
Prepare treatment spaces, set up equipment, and ensure proper infection control and safety procedures are followed.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to adjust plans of care and communicate patient goals and progress.
Document sessions accurately in patient records and ensure compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Reliability

Travel readiness

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant — LTAC travel assignment in Reading, Pennsylvania

Start date 11/16/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range $1,462–$1,536 with guaranteed 35 hours per week. Shift: 5x8 days, 08:00–16:30. Work setting: long-term acute care in a skilled nursing environment. This temporary travel assignment is with Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights

Weekly pay: $1,462–$1,536 per week
Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
Contract duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 5x8 days, 08:00–16:30
Start date: 11/16/2026
Setting: LTAC in a long-term care environment
Assignment type: Travel - Temporary

Responsibilities

Provide PTA support under supervision for patients in a long-term acute care setting, focusing on restoring and maintaining mobility, strength, and functional independence.
Implement and assist with individualized therapeutic exercise programs, gait training, transfers, ROM activities, and balance training.
Monitor patient responses to interventions, document progress, and report changes to the supervising physical therapist.
Prepare treatment spaces, set up equipment, and ensure proper infection control and safety procedures are followed.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to adjust plans of care and communicate patient goals and progress.
Document sessions accurately in patient records and ensure compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Eligible to work in the United States
Ability to perform PTA duties in a LTAC setting under supervision
Strong communication and documentation skills
Reliability and ability to participate in a 13-week assignment with guaranteed hours
Ability to work the listed shift schedule (08:00–16:30) and adapt to a travel assignment

Benefits and Support

24/7 recruiter and travel support
Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
Weekly pay with direct deposit
Travel logistics and housing options assistance (where available)
Potential extension opportunities based on performance and need
Credentialing and compliance support during the 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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
24/7 support while you are on assignment
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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