Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $2,025 per week

Ardor Health Solutions

Lamar (CO)

On-site

USD 86,000 - 98,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday Pay

Pet insurance

Referral bonus

Employee assistance programs

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

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License and certification reimbursemen

Life insurance

Discount program

Job summary

Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist Assistant for a 13-week assignment. Ardor Health Solutions supports a 40-hour work week with a Monday–Friday schedule and a newly equipped rehabilitation gym.

The PTA will work with Physical Therapists to care for patients with mobility limitations in inpatient and outpatient rehab services, following established treatment plans and collaborating with the rehab team.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Current Colorado PTA credential/license required.
Current BLS certification required.
Inpatient experience is required; two years experience with outpatient preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist.
Implement selected components of patient treatment plans.
Monitor patient response and communicate progress or safety concerns to the supervising PT.
Assist patients of all ages with mobility, functional activities, and rehabilitation goals.
Work collaboratively with the rehabilitation team and Rehabilitation Manager.

Skills

BLS

Inpatient experience

Outpatient experience

Education

Colorado PTA license

Graduate of accredited PTA program

Job description

Ardor Health Solutions is seeking a travel Inpatient Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Lamar, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
Discipline: Therapy
Start Date: 12/14/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel

Travel Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Rehabilitation

Client: Medefis
Client Job ID: 301869
JPC: 2382589
Facility: Prowers Medical Center
Location: Lamar, Colorado

Assignment Overview

Prowers Medical Center is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for a 13-week travel assignment in Lamar, Colorado. This opportunity offers a consistent weekday schedule in a newly built rehabilitation gymnasium.

The PTA will work alongside Physical Therapists to provide care for patients with mobility limitations and functional needs across inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services.

Assignment Details

Profession: Physical Therapist Assistant
Setting: Rehabilitation
Start Date: December 14, 2026
Contract Length: 13 weeks
End Date: March 14, 2027
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week
On-call: None
Weekends: No regular weekend schedule

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist.
Implement selected components of patient treatment plans.
Monitor patient response and communicate progress or safety concerns to the supervising PT.
Assist patients of all ages with mobility, functional activities, and rehabilitation goals.
Work collaboratively with the rehabilitation team and Rehabilitation Manager.

Required Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Current Colorado PTA credential/license through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies.
Current BLS certification.
Inpatient experience required.
Two years of experience required; primarily outpatient experience preferred.

Estimated Compensation

Estimated weekly gross: $2,025.76, based on 40 guaranteed hours.

Taxable W-2: $19/hour
Housing stipend: Up to $789.76/week
Meals and incidentals: Up to $476/week

Stipends are subject to qualifying tax-home status and appropriate documentation. Housing is limited by eligible lodging expenses.

Why Ardor Health Solutions?

Ardor Health Solutions has been in business for 25 years and specializes in travel therapy placement. We support our clinicians throughout their assignments with:

Day 1 medical, dental, and vision insurance
License reimbursement
Travel reimbursements
PTO
Tax-free stipends for eligible travelers
Dedicated compliance and assignment support

Contact: Amanda | Ardor Health Solutions |

Hi! I have a travel PTA opportunity with Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado. It's a 13-week assignment starting December 14, with a Monday–Friday schedule, 40 guaranteed hours, and an estimated weekly gross of $2,025.76. Inpatient experience is required, and outpatient experience is preferred. An active Colorado PTA license and BLS are required. Interested in hearing more?

About Ardor Health Solutions

Ardor Health Solutions formed in 2001 and remains a privately held medical staffing business owned and operated by the same family. Over the years we have expanded our staffing and recruiting capabilities to include therapy services, nursing services, and all allied services.

If you would like the personal service that comes with a staff of recruiters that have an average tenure with the company between 5 and 15 years, and the knowledge of our client services representatives with similar experience, there is no need to look any further.

At Ardor Health Solutions you can expect better than average pay packages, extraordinary benefits, and the peace of mind that you will not be forgotten once you start your assignment. Perhaps that is why so many of our caregivers have completed more than a dozen different assignments with us over our long history.

Ardor Health is pleased to offer a free medical insurance plan in addition to major medical plans. Please contact a recruiter for more details on the free medical plan and/or any other general inquiries.

One final fact about Ardor Health Solutions. We have been paying our caregivers weekly since 2001, and we have never, ever, missed a payroll. If you are currently on an assignment with us, thank you. If you have traveled with us before, we would like to welcome you back. If you have never traveled with us, give us a try. You will not be disappointed.

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