Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - Weekly Pay

Plan A Health; Savoy (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Travel stipend

Job summary

Plan A Health in Savoy, IL is seeking a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to assist in patient rehabilitation under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The role focuses on implementing individualized treatment plans and guiding patients through therapeutic exercises and mobility activities.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate's degree from an accredited PTA program, licensure or eligibility in multiple states, and strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate’s degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Active licensure or eligibility for licensure in multiple states; licensing assistance available.
• Preferred minimum of 1 year clinical experience; strong skills welcomed from new graduates.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Adaptability and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized treatment plans and assist patients with therapeutic exercises and mobility activities.
• Monitor, document, and report patient progress to the supervising PT.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises and rehab techniques.
• Maintain a safe environment and assist with equipment and patient mobility.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver patient-centered care.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Flexibility

Willingness to travel

Adaptability

Education

Associate’s degree from PTA program

Active licensure or eligibility in multiple states

Job description

Role: Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) responsible for assisting in patient rehabilitation under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement individualized treatment plans and assist patients with therapeutic exercises and mobility activities.


• Monitor, document, and report patient progress to the supervising PT.


• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises and rehab techniques.


• Maintain a safe environment and assist with equipment and patient mobility.


• Collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver patient-centered care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate’s degree from an accredited PTA program.


• Active licensure or eligibility for licensure in multiple states (licensing assistance available).


• Preferred minimum of 1 year clinical experience; strong skills welcomed from new graduates.


• Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.


• Adaptability, passion for patient care, and willingness to travel.

Additional Information

The role offers competitive pay, benefits, housing and travel stipends, and flexibility to explore new locations. Support is provided throughout assignments, fostering professional growth and diverse clinical experience.