Travel Physical Therapy Assistant LTAC Job

Healthforce; Wyncote (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel assignment

Assignment support

Competitive weekly pay

Healthforce support

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel LTAC assignment in Wyncote, PA. The role involves supporting a licensed physical therapist to implement patient rehab plans, with duties including exercises, gait training, and progress documentation.

Shift is 5x8 hours (08:00–16:30), 35 hours per week, for a 13-week contract starting 11/02/2026. PA licensure or eligibility is required; LTAC experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in Pennsylvania or eligible.
• Experience or interest in LTAC or skilled nursing settings preferred.
• Willingness to travel for a 13-week assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide PTA support under supervision of a licensed physical therapist to plan and implement rehabilitation programs.
• Assist with therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance activities, ROM, and modalities as directed.
• Monitor patient progress, document findings, and communicate changes to the supervising PT and care team.
• Promote patient safety, infection control, and proper use of equipment; educate patients and families on therapy goals and home programs.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and other disciplines to optimize patient outcomes and discharge planning.

Skills

Licensed PTA

Education

PA PTA license (or eligibility)

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapy Assistant, LTAC – Wyncote, Pennsylvania, United States. Start date 11/02/2026 for a13‑week travel assignment in a skilled nursing facility setting. Weekly pay range: $1,511–$1,591 per week with guaranteed hours of 35 per week. Shift is 5x8 days, typically 08:00–16:30. This opening is for a travel temporary assignment in a long-term acute care environment.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,511–$1,591 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 days, 08:00–16:30
• Start date: 11/02/2026
• Setting: Long-term acute care / skilled nursing facility environment in a travel assignment

Responsibilities

• Provide PTA support under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist to plan and implement patient rehabilitation programs
• Assist with therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance activities, range of motion, and modalities as directed
• Monitor patient progress, document findings, and communicate changes to the supervising PT and care team
• Promote patient safety, infection control, and proper use of equipment; educate patients and families on therapy goals and home programs
• Collaborate with nursing staff and other disciplines to optimize patient outcomes and discharge planning

Requirements

• Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in Pennsylvania or eligibility to obtain licensure
• Experience or interest in LTAC or skilled nursing settings preferred
• Ability to work in a 8.0–8.5 hour shift within a 5x8 schedule
• Willingness to travel for a 13-week assignment
• Ability to participate in standard credentialing and baseline onboarding processes

Benefits and Support

• Travel assignment with prescribed guaranteed hours and a defined contract duration
• Dedicated assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• Access to ongoing recruiter and assignment coordination support
• Competitive weekly pay and payroll processing for travel roles

PAY DISCLAIMER

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.