Travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,857 perweek

VitalHire; California (MO); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing platform is seeking an experienced Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel position in Skilled Nursing Facilities in Carmichael, CA. Ideal candidates will have flexibility in scheduling and a strong background in physical therapy. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered, including housing stipends and referral bonuses.

Benefits

Upfront pay rates

Top-tier housing stipends

Referral bonuses

Optional retirement benefits

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Must have an active California license.
• 1-7 years of recent experience in Skilled Nursing Facilities.
• Current BLS and ACLS or required certifications are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy to patients in a travel setting.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure optimal patient care.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and reports.

Skills

Active CA license

1-7 years recent SNF experience

Current BLS certification

EMR experience preferred

Tools

Epic

Cerner

Job description

VitalHire is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Carmichael, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 08/18/2025
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 35 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title: PTA - SNF

Location: Carmichael, CA

Facility Type: SNF

Start Date: 08/18/2025

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Shift: 5x8 Days

Hours / Week: 40

Type of Facility: SNF

Pay Range (week gross, includes taxable + stipends): $1801 - $1857

Job Description:

VitalHire is seeking an experienced PTA - SNF for a high-paying 5x8 Days travel assignment in Carmichael, CA. Join our clinician community for full flexibility and transparent pay.

Benefits:

• Upfront pay rates with no surprises
• Book jobs and shifts 24/7 through our platform
• Top-tier housing stipends and travel pay
• Referral bonuses and extension incentives
• Optional retirement benefits
• Fast onboarding with same-day clinical interview support

Requirements:

• Active CA license
• 1-7 years recent SNF experience
• Current BLS (and ACLS or other certifications as required)
• EMR experience preferred (e.g., Epic, Cerner)
• Resume with detailed work history (MM/YYYY)
• Two current clinical references
• Physicial and TB test within 12 months
• Titers or vaccinations for MMR, Hep B, Varicella, Tdap, and flu
• Fit test within 12 months
• Able to pass background check and drug screen

About VitalHire:

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VitalHire Job ID #55605594. Pay is based on 8-hour shifts and 35 hours/week (subject to confirmation), with tax-free stipends to be determined.

About VitalHire:

VitalHire is a tech-enabled healthcare staffing platform that makes finding per diem and travel nursing jobs fast, flexible, and frictionless. We eliminate recruiter delays, empowering clinicians to connect directly with verified opportunities, submit credentials easily, and receive faster job offers—often within hours. We reimagine healthcare hiring with transparency, ease, and clinician-first innovation.

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• Retention bonus
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus
• Sick pay
• Holiday pay