Travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,625 per week

Ardor Health Solutions; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday Pay

Employee assistance programs

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

License and certification reimburse

Job summary

Ardor Health Solutions is seeking a travel Physical Therapist Assistant for a 13-week Skilled Nursing Facility contract in Aberdeen, South Dakota. This role focuses on hands-on patient care, post-acute rehabilitation, and helping patients improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence.

The position offers a 30-hour weekly guarantee, with dayshift hours and a collaborative rehab team. A SD PTA license and BLS are required; SNF or post-acute experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold a South Dakota PTA license and BLS.
• SNF/post-acute rehab experience preferred.
• Ability to work 30 hours per week and follow established therapy plans.

Responsibilities

• Carry out treatment plans under the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance activities, transfer training, and functional mobility interventions.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate outcomes to the supervising PT.
• Collaborate with nursing and rehab team to support patient outcomes.

Skills

Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Ardor Health Solutions is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in South Aberdeen, South Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

Ardor Health Solutions is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in South Aberdeen, South Dakota.

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Skilled Nursing Facility

Aberdeen, South Dakota

We are seeking a Travel Physical Therapist Assistant for a 13-week Skilled Nursing Facility contract in Aberdeen, South Dakota. This opportunity is a great fit for a PTA who enjoys hands‑on patient care, post‑acute rehabilitation, and helping patients improve mobility, strength, balance, and overall functional independence.

This role offers a 30-hour weekly guarantee in a collaborative rehab environment working primarily with adult and geriatric patients.

Position Highlights

• Skilled Nursing Facility / Post-Acute Rehab
• 13-Week Travel Contract
• 30 Hours Per Week Guaranteed
• Productivity Expectation: 88–90%
• Adult & Geriatric Patient Population
• Collaborative Rehab Team
• Aberdeen, South Dakota
• Start Date: 10/18/26
• End Date: 1/15/27

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.

Why Aberdeen?

Aberdeen offers a welcoming South Dakota assignment location with a lower-key Midwest atmosphere, restaurants, parks, outdoor recreation, and a strong community feel. It’s a great option for travelers looking for a steady contract in a more affordable area.

Take your next travel assignment to Aberdeen, SD! This 13-week SNF PTA contract offers a 30-hour weekly guarantee, steady post‑acute rehab experience, and a collaborative therapy environment.

- Location: Aberdeen, SD
- Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility / Post-Acute Rehab
- Discipline: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Start Date: 10/18/26
- End Date: 1/15/27
- Guaranteed Hours: 30/week
- South Dakota PTA License Required
- BLS Required
- SNF or post‑acute experience preferred
- Competitive weekly compensation package available

About Ardor Health Solutions

Ardor Health Solutions formed in 2001 and remains a privately held medical staffing business owned and operated by the same family. Over the years we have expanded our staffing and recruiting capabilities to include therapy services, nursing services, and all allied services.

At Ardor Health Solutions you can expect better than average pay packages, extraordinary benefits, and the peace of mind that you will not be forgotten once you start your assignment. Perhaps that is why so many of our caregivers have completed more than a dozen different assignments with us over our long history.

One final fact about Ardor Health Solutions. We have been paying our caregivers weekly since 2001, and we have never, ever, missed a payroll. If you are currently on an assignment with us, thank you. If you have traveled with us before, we would like to welcome you back. If you have never traveled with us, give us a try. You will not be disappointed.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Pet insurance
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Discount program