Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - Weekly Pay

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Jacksonville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipends

Flexible locations

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to support physical therapy services across various locations. You will implement plans under supervision, guide patients through exercises, monitor progress, and educate patients and caregivers while ensuring safety and collaboration with healthcare teams.

The position offers stipends, flexibility to explore different locations, ongoing team support, and opportunities for diverse clinical experience

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Active PTA license or eligibility in multiple states.
• Preferred minimum of 1 year of clinical experience; strong grads encouraged.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new settings and patient populations.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel and passion for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Help patients perform therapeutic exercises and activities to improve mobility and strength.
• Monitor, document, and report patient progress.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises and rehabilitation techniques.
• Maintain a safe environment by managing equipment and assisting with patient mobility.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Adaptability

Travel willingness

Education

Associate degree in PTA

Job description

Role: Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) responsible for supporting physical therapy services across various locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Help patients perform therapeutic exercises and activities to improve mobility and strength.
• Monitor, document, and report patient progress.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises and rehabilitation techniques.
• Maintain a safe environment by managing equipment and assisting with patient mobility.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate’s degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Active PTA license or eligibility for licensure in multiple states.
• Preferred minimum of 1 year of clinical experience; strong skills encouraged for new grads.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new settings and patient populations.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel and passion for patient care.

The role offers competitive pay, stipends, flexibility to explore different locations, and ongoing support from a dedicated team, making it ideal for career growth and diverse clinical experience.