Travel Physical Therapy Assistant SNF/ALF - $1,416 per week

Critical Connection, Inc.; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Travel stipend

License reimbursement

CEU allowance $1,200

401(k) and disability coverage

Job summary

Critical Connection, inc in Lincoln, Illinois is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver hands-on care to patients recovering in a skilled nursing environment.

The role requires a PTA with an Associate’s degree, active state licensure, and provides 40 hours per week for 13 weeks, with days shifts in a travel capacity. New grads welcome and compensation includes housing/travel stipends and benefit options.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Active (or pending) state PTA license.
• SNF experience preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled PT treatments under the supervision of a PT
• Assist patients with mobility, strength, balance, and transfers
• Monitor patient response and communicate progress to PT
• Document treatments accurately and timely

Skills

PTA

Therapy

Education

Associate’s Degree (PTA)

Job description

Critical Connection, inc is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Lincoln, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

Critical Connection, inc is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Lincoln, Illinois.

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to deliver hands‑on care to patients recovering in a skilled nursing environment.

This role is perfect for clinicians who enjoy functional mobility, gait training, and patient interaction. New Grad PTAs welcome.

What You’ll Do

• Provide skilled PT treatments under the supervision of a PT
• Assist patients with mobility, strength, balance, and transfers
• Monitor patient response and communicate progress to PT
• Document treatments accurately and timely

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited PTA program
• Active (or pending) state PTA license
• SNF experience preferred, not required

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• First-day medical/dental/vision benefits
• Housing & travel stipends
• License reimbursement
• $1,200 CEU allowance
• 401(k) and disability coverage

Critical Connection, inc Job ID #19174145. 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: Therapy:PTA SNF/ALF,07:00:00-15:00:00

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