Travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,424 per week

Critical Connection, Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Housing stipend

Travel stipend

License reimbursement

$1,200 CEU allowance

401(k) and disability coverage

Job summary

Critical Connection, inc is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Peoria, Illinois. The role emphasizes hands-on PT care, functional mobility, gait training, and patient interaction, with new grads welcome.

The position offers travel and housing stipends and guaranteed hours. Responsibilities include delivering skilled PT treatments under supervision, assisting with mobility and transfers, monitoring responses, and timely documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Active (or pending) state PTA license.
• SNF experience preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled PT treatments under the supervision of a PT.
• Assist patients with mobility, strength, balance, and transfers.
• Monitor patient response and communicate progress to PT.
• Document treatments accurately and timely.

Skills

PTA

Gait training

Mobility

Patient interaction

Education

Associate’s Degree from an accredited PTA program

Job description

Critical Connection, inc is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Peoria, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

Critical Connection, inc is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Peoria, Illinois.

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to deliver hands‑on care to patients recovering in a skilled nursing environment.

This role is perfect for clinicians who enjoy functional mobility, gait training, and patient interaction. New Grad PTAs welcome.

What You’ll Do

• Provide skilled PT treatments under the supervision of a PT
• Assist patients with mobility, strength, balance, and transfers
• Monitor patient response and communicate progress to PT
• Document treatments accurately and timely

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited PTA program
• Active (or pending) state PTA license
• SNF experience preferred, not required

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• First‑day medical/dental/vision benefits
• Housing & travel stipends
• License reimbursement
• $1,200 CEU allowance
• 401(k) and disability coverage

Critical Connection, inc Job ID #18997640. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Therapy:PTA SNF/ALF,07:00:00-15:00:00

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