Travel PTA — SNF in Lancaster, CA (13 weeks)

Pioneer Healthcare Services; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Referral bonus

License and certification reimburseme

Job summary

Pioneer Healthcare Services is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) in Lancaster, California. This 13-week assignment requires 40 hours per week, with days shifts in a travel setting.

Responsibilities include assisting in implementing treatment plans, guiding patient exercises, monitoring progress, educating patients, and maintaining documentation. California PTA licensure is required along with NPTE completion and BLS recommended.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited PTA program.
• Completion of NPTE.
• CA PTA licensure/certification.
• First Aid Certifications (BLS) strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing personalized treatment plans developed by physical therapists.
• Provide therapeutic exercises and modalities to improve patient function and mobility.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes to the supervising physical therapist.
• Educate patients and families on exercise techniques and safety measures.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient sessions and progress.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure coordinated care.
• Support discharge planning and facilitate continuity of care as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Mobility support

Education

Accredited PTA program

NPTE completion

CA PTA licensure/certification

First Aid (BLS) recommended

Job description

Pioneer Healthcare Services is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) in Lancaster, California. This 13-week assignment requires 40 hours per week, with days shifts in a travel setting.

Responsibilities include assisting in implementing treatment plans, guiding patient exercises, monitoring progress, educating patients, and maintaining documentation. California PTA licensure is required along with NPTE completion and BLS recommended.