Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - SNF - $1,620 per week

Cross Country Allied; Merkel (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied seeks a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a Skilled Nursing Facility assignment in Merkel, Texas. You will provide therapeutic care under supervision of physical therapists, including exercises, massage, gait and balance training, and documentation of patient progress.

Requirements include two years PTA experience and a Texas or compact PTA license. Schedule is 8-hour day shifts, 40 hours per week, with travel benefits and a 13-week duration.

Qualifications

• Two years of Physical Therapist Assistant experience.
• Texas or compact PTA license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic care under the direction of physical therapists.
• Perform exercises, massage, gait and balance training.
• Document patient progress and report treatment outcomes to the physical therapist.

Skills

PTA experience

Education

Texas PTA license (or compact)

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Merkel, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Physical Therapist Assistant, Skilled Nursing Facility, Texas. The position provides therapeutic care under the direction and supervision of physical therapists. Responsibilities include exercise, massage, gait and balance training, documentation of patient progress, and reporting treatment outcomes to the physical therapist.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Two years of Physical Therapist Assistant experience; Texas or compact license required.
• Additional Information:
  • Treat patients through exercise, massage, gait and balance training, and other therapeutic interventions.
  • Document patient progress and report treatment results to the physical therapist.
  • Proactively build and manage a caseload using available patient referrals and treatment opportunities.
  • Meet established productivity expectations and communicate barriers to completing treatment to facility leadership.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1349759. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PTA - PT SNF Physical Therapist SNF.

About Cross Country Allied

You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus