Travel PTA: Post-Acute Rehab in Aberdeen, SD (30h/wk)

Ardor Health Solutions; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday Pay

Pet insurance

Referral bonus

Employee assistance programs

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Ardor Health Solutions is seeking a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a 13-week Skilled Nursing Facility contract in Aberdeen, SD. This role offers a 30-hour weekly guarantee and involves hands-on patient care for adult and geriatric populations within a collaborative rehab team.

The assignment starts 10/18/26 and ends 1/15/27, with a focus on post-acute rehab and mobility training. Ardor Health Solutions provides weekly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active South Dakota PTA license is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Experience in Skilled Nursing Facility or post-acute rehab is preferred.
• Strong hands-on patient care skills for adult/geriatric populations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance activities, transfer training, and functional mobility interventions.
• Monitor patient response to treatment and communicate progress to the supervising PT.
• Help patients improve strength, endurance, safety, and independence with daily mobility.
• Educate patients and caregivers on safety strategies and home exercise programs.
• Complete timely documentation and maintain accurate treatment records.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and the interdisciplinary rehab team to support patient outcomes.

Skills

Post-acute rehabilitation

Geriatric care

Mobility training

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

South Dakota PTA license

Job description

Ardor Health Solutions is seeking a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a 13-week Skilled Nursing Facility contract in Aberdeen, SD. This role offers a 30-hour weekly guarantee and involves hands-on patient care for adult and geriatric populations within a collaborative rehab team.

The assignment starts 10/18/26 and ends 1/15/27, with a focus on post-acute rehab and mobility training. Ardor Health Solutions provides weekly pay and comprehensive benefits.