Travel PTA: LTAC Geriatrics 13-Week Assignment

HealthForce Healthcare; Cape May (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated assignment support

Ongoing recruiter support

Credentialing and onboarding assist.

Scheduling and pay transparency

Job summary

Healthforce Healthcare LLC is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for an LTAC travel assignment in Cape May, NJ. The role starts 11/02/2026 for 13 weeks, with weekly pay between $1,491 and $1,526 and guaranteed 35 hours per week.

Shifts run 08:00–16:30, 5 days a week, in a long-term care setting. You will implement the prescribed plan of care under PT supervision, document progress, and collaborate with nurses, PT, OT, and other team members to support discharge planning and patient mobility.

Qualifications

• PTA requires an associate degree.
• Current licensure or eligibility to practice as a PTA in New Jersey.
• CPR/BLS certification recommended.
• Ability to work in a long-term care LTAC setting.
• Strong documentation and teamwork skills; geriatric care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PTA services under PT supervision in an LTAC setting.
• Implement and monitor components of the plan of care, including exercises and gait training.
• Document patient progress and changes in status in the medical record.
• Assist with positioning, safety, pain management, and activity tolerance.
• Collaborate with nursing, PT, OT, and speech therapy to support care.
• Participate in discharge planning and family/caregiver communication.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Geriatrics care

Documentation

Long-term care

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Healthforce Healthcare LLC is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for an LTAC travel assignment in Cape May, NJ. The role starts 11/02/2026 for 13 weeks, with weekly pay between $1,491 and $1,526 and guaranteed 35 hours per week.

Shifts run 08:00–16:30, 5 days a week, in a long-term care setting. You will implement the prescribed plan of care under PT supervision, document progress, and collaborate with nurses, PT, OT, and other team members to support discharge planning and patient mobility.